Homochronous

adj

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Definitions

Adjective

1
Of two signals, such that their corresponding significant instants are displaced by a constant interval of time. not-comparable
"In fact, the various multiplexes in the network are homochronous."
2
Occurring at the same time. not-comparable
"Broken lateritic pisolites in the lower part of the Nadarra Formation show that it is homochronous with, or post-dates, the main laterite development."
3
Occurring at the same age in successive generations. dated, not-comparable
"Hereditary insanity may appear in children at the same time that it appeared in the parent, and it is then called homochronous."

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Example

"In fact, the various multiplexes in the network are homochronous."

Etymology

From homo- + -chronous.

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