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isochronic

isochronic

9.2
Happening at exactly the same time as something else
  • adjective
  • /ˌaɪsəˈkrɒnɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : isocrónico
  • The two clocks were adjusted to be perfectly isochronic so that they ticked at exactly the same time.

Examples

  • The dancers moved in an isochronic pattern, each step matching the others exactly.

  • The two clocks were adjusted to be perfectly isochronic for the experiment.

  • Scientists used isochronic signals to synchronize the data collection devices.

  • The two events were isochronic during the conference.

  • Is the timing of these experiments isochronic?

  • The dancers in the performance moved in an isochronic pattern, ensuring their steps matched precisely with the music.

  • During the collaboration, all team members scheduled their reports to be isochronic, presenting them simultaneously.

Synonyms

simultaneous
vsisochronic
47 4.4

Happening at the same time as something else

is narrowly about exact same-moment timing rather than broader coincidence
concurrent
vsisochronic
21 6.6

Happening at the same time as another thing

is stricter, indicating precise simultaneous occurrence rather than general timing
contemporaneous
vsisochronic
7 8.4

Happening at the same time as another thing

concerns exact same-time occurrence rather than shared historical timeframe
synchronous
vsisochronic
4 7.4

Happening at the same time as something else

is focused specifically on identical timing rather than shared phase patterns
synchronized
vsisochronic
  • US
1 4.9

Happening at the same time in a planned way

describes exact timing without implying deliberate coordination
coincident
vsisochronic
1 5.6

Happening at the same time

is about strict simultaneity rather than general temporal overlap
synchronistic
vsisochronic
1 7.9

Happening at the same time

is focused on strict identical timing rather than general simultaneous relation
coinciding
vsisochronic
4.4

Happening at the same time as another event

is stricter, stressing precise same-time occurrence rather than loose overlap
co-occurrent
vsisochronic
8.8

Happening at the same time as something else

is concerned with precise same-time occurrence rather than mere coexistence
cooccurring
vsisochronic
6.2

Happening at the same time as something else

is about exact timing rather than accidental or parallel occurrence
synchronal
vsisochronic
7.7

Happening at the same time

refers specifically to exact same-moment timing rather than shared period
synchronic
vsisochronic
8.9

Happening at the same time

is narrower, highlighting exact simultaneous moments rather than time spans

How Simultaneous

isochronic
  • Specialized
9.2
simultaneous
47 4.4
staggered
4.3

Surface Forms

isochronic positive

Morphology

isochronic = isochron (semi-transparent) = iso + chron + ic

Built from Greek combining forms iso- (equal) + chron- (time); the meaning 'equal/same time' is directly signalled but relies on technical combining forms rather than common standalone English words.

Etymology

Isochronic comes from Greek parts iso- ('equal') and -chron from chronos ('time'), like in synchronize. So isochronic means things that happen at exactly the same time or are 'equal in time'.