1. taking place or recurring at equal time intervals; having the same duration
Usage: formal; often used in scientific and technical contexts
2. in physics and engineering, describing motion or oscillation in which the period is independent of amplitude
Usage: technical; used in mechanics and wave theory

Examples

• The pendulum's isochronous swing made it useful for measuring time in early clocks.
• In an isochronous system, the frequency remains constant regardless of the amplitude of vibration.
• The musician maintained an isochronous rhythm throughout the piece.
• Isochronous data transmission ensures that packets arrive at regular intervals.
• Galileo observed that the oscillations of a chandelier appeared isochronous, taking the same time whether the swings were large or small.
• The isochronous nature of the cyclotron allows particles to be accelerated in synchrony with the alternating field.