isochronous
/ai'sɔkrənl/ Cách viết khác : (isochronous) /ai'sɔkrənəs/
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Definition
Adjective 1. Equal in duration or interval; occurring at equal time intervals: Describes events, signals, or oscillations that happen with a constant, regular period between them. - Example: The metronome produces an isochronous beat, with each tick exactly one second apart.
Usage
The term "isochronous" is primarily used in technical and scientific contexts to describe processes where timing is critical and periods are uniform. - It is commonly applied in fields like physics (e.g., pendulum motion), telecommunications (e.g., data transmission), and computing (e.g., real-time audio/video streaming). - Usage Note: "Isochronous" emphasizes the regularity of the interval between events, not necessarily the duration of the events themselves.
Examples
- Scientific Context:
- The researcher confirmed the oscillator was isochronous, maintaining a perfect 50-millisecond period.
- Technical/Engineering Context:
- USB isochronous transfer mode is essential for uninterrupted video conferencing.
- An isochronous governor maintains a constant engine speed regardless of load.
Advanced Usage
- Isochronous Timing/Synchronization: A method where devices coordinate actions based on a shared, regular time signal.
- The network relies on isochronous synchronization to deliver jitter-free audio.
- Isochronous Curve (in physics): A curve on a surface, such as the Earth, connecting points where a pendulum would have the same period of oscillation.
Variants and Related Words
- Isochronal (adjective): Often used interchangeably with "isochronous" to mean equal in duration or occurring at equal intervals.
- The isochronal lines on the map connect locations with equal travel time from the city center.
- Isochronism (noun): The quality or state of being isochronous.
- The isochronism of the balance wheel is crucial for the accuracy of a mechanical watch.
Synonyms
- Equitemporal: Having equal time intervals (rare, technical synonym).
- Periodic: Recurring at regular intervals (broader term; "isochronous" implies perfectly constant periods).
- Regular: Happening at uniform intervals (less precise, common-language synonym).
Antonyms
- Anisochronous: Not occurring at regular intervals.
- Variable: Having intervals that change or are not constant.
- Irregular: Not following a consistent pattern in time.
Related Technical Phrases
- Isochronous Data Transfer: A type of data transmission where data is delivered at a constant, guaranteed rate with precise timing.
- FireWire supports isochronous data transfer for professional audio equipment.
- Isochronous Tuning: A method in music where intervals are tuned to have exact frequency ratios.
Adjective
- equal in duration or interval
- the oscillations were isochronal