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tautochrone

tautochrone

1 9.9
A curve that makes an object slide to the lowest point in the same time from any starting place
  • noun
  • /ˈtɔːtəˌkrōn/
  • Specialized
: tautochrón
  • Engineers sometimes refer to the tautochrone when designing efficient paths for moving objects.

Examples

  • The cycloid is a well-known example of a tautochrone studied in mathematics.

  • In physics, the tautochrone problem explores how objects move along certain curves.

  • The tautochrone is a fascinating concept in physics.

  • Have you heard about the tautochrone curve?

  • A tautochrone is a type of curve that allows a marble to slide down from any height to the lowest point in the same time.

  • Engineers use the concept of a tautochrone to design tracks that ensure smooth and consistent movement.

  • In physics, understanding the properties of the tautochrone helps in studying motion and gravity.

Surface Forms

tautochrone singular
tautochrones plural

Morphology

tautochrone = tauto + chrone

Built from technical Greek combining forms ('tauto-' = same, '-chrone' = time) that are not productive or familiar to typical B1 learners, so the meaning cannot be reliably inferred from common English words.

Etymology

Tautochrone comes from Greek parts tauto- meaning 'same' and -chrone from chronos meaning 'time', the same root you see in synchronize. So, a tautochrone is a curve that makes objects reach the bottom in the 'same' 'time' no matter where they start.