isochronal

adjective

: uniform in time : having equal duration : recurring at regular intervals
isochronally
ī-ˈsä-krə-nᵊl-ē How to pronounce isochronal (audio)
ˌī-sə-ˈkrō-
adverb
isochronism
ī-ˈsä-krə-ˌni-zəm How to pronounce isochronal (audio)
ˌī-sə-ˈkrō-
noun

Word History

Etymology

Greek isochronos, from is- + chronos time

First Known Use

1680, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of isochronal was in 1680

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Cite this Entry

“Isochronal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/isochronal. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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