synodical

UK
/sɪˈnɒd.ɪ.kəl/
US
/sɪˈnɑː.dɪ.kəl/

Translations

synodicaladjective
more synodical
Comp.
most synodical
Super.
UK
/sɪˈnɒd.ɪ.kəl/
US
/sɪˈnɑː.dɪ.kəl/
synodiqueEn astronomie, relatif à la période synodique d’un astre.
The synodical month is the time it takes for the Moon to complete one orbit around the Earth and return to the same phase.
Le mois synodique est le temps nécessaire à la Lune pour accomplir une révolution autour de la Terre et retrouver la même phase.
synodalRelatif à un synode; surtout en contexte religieux.
The synodical meeting was scheduled to address the new policies affecting the diocese.
La réunion synodale était prévue pour examiner les nouvelles politiques touchant le diocèse.

Definitions

synodicaladjective
Relating to or characteristic of a synod, which is an assembly of the clergy, often with lay members, in a church.
The synodical meeting was scheduled to address the new policies affecting the diocese.
Pertaining to the synodic period, which is the time taken for a celestial body to return to the same position relative to the Sun as seen from Earth.
The synodical month is the time it takes for the Moon to complete one orbit around the Earth and return to the same phase.