1. The property or quality of occurring or being completed in equal time intervals; the characteristic of taking the same amount of time regardless of variation in other factors.
Usage: technical; physics and engineering contexts
2. In horology, the property of a pendulum or oscillating system that maintains constant period of oscillation independent of amplitude.
Usage: horology; specialized

Examples

• The isochronism of the pendulum made it ideal for regulating early mechanical clocks.
• Engineers rely on isochronism in timing mechanisms to ensure consistent performance.
• The physicist studied the isochronism of the oscillating system under different conditions.
• Galileo's observations of the chandelier's swing demonstrated principles of isochronism.
• Modern escapements in watches are designed to maximize isochronism for accuracy.