adj
isochronous
Isochronous (adj) means happening at equal, regular time intervals.
adj
1
Happening at equal, regular time intervals.
2
Taking place at exactly the same moment as something else.
3
Using clocks that all run from one shared timing source.
"Their entire national telephone network is isochronous, with a clock distribution tree radiating from a single, protected cesium reference clock."
4
Relating to data that must be sent or handled within strict timing limits.
"These packets belong to an isochronous voice application and need priority handling."
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Etymology
Formed from Ancient Greek ἴσος (ísos, “equal”), Ancient Greek χρόνος (khrónos, “time”), and -ous.
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isochronal
Rhymes for isochronous
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What is the meaning of isochronous?
"isochronous" (adj) means happening at equal, regular time intervals.
What is another word for isochronous?
Other words for "isochronous" include isochronal.
What are the different meanings of isochronous?
"isochronous" has 3 main meanings: 1. Happening at equal, regular time intervals; 2. Taking place at exactly the same moment as something else; 3. Using clocks that all run from one shared timing source.
