noun
- plural of isochronism; the quality or condition of occurring at equal time intervals or taking equal time to complete
- in physics and mechanics, instances or examples of motion or oscillation that maintains constant period regardless of amplitude
Usage: technical; formal
Usage: technical; physics
Examples
- The isochronisms of a pendulum make it useful for timekeeping devices.
- Galileo's observations of chandelier swings demonstrated isochronisms in pendular motion.
- The engineer studied the isochronisms of the oscillating system to ensure precise timing.
- Musical compositions often exploit isochronisms to create rhythmic patterns.
- The isochronisms observed in the experiment confirmed the theoretical predictions.