SYNODIC

Etymology

Adjective

synodic (not comparable)

of, related to or produced by a synod; synodal

(astronomy) Of or pertaining to the conjunction of two or more heavenly bodies

Source: Wiktionary


Syn*od"ic, Syn*od"ic*al, a. Etym: [L. synodicus, Gr. synodique.]

1. (Eccl.)

Definition: Of or pertaining to a synod; transacted in, or authorized by, a synod; as, synodical proceedings or forms. "A synodical epistle." Bp. Stillingfleet.

2. (Astron.)

Definition: Pertaining to conjunction, especially to the period between two successive conjunctions; extending from one conjunction, as of the moon or a planet with the sun, to the next; as, a synodical month (see Lunar month, under Month); the synodical revolution of the moon or a planet.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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