calendric
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to or characteristic of a calendar: Pertaining to the system of organizing days for social, religious, commercial, or administrative purposes.
- Relating to time measurement: Concerning the methods or systems used to divide and measure time, especially as formalized in a calendar.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The calendric system of the ancient Maya was incredibly complex.
- Many cultures have specific calendric rituals to mark the new year.
- The solstice is a time of calendric importance for many agricultural societies.
Advanced Usage
- "Calendric calculations": Complex mathematical operations related to determining dates, cycles, or events within a calendar system.
- Astronomers performed precise calendric calculations to predict the eclipse.
- "Calendric reform": The act of changing or improving a calendar system.
- The Gregorian reform was a major calendric adjustment to correct drift in the Julian calendar.
Variants and Related Words
- Calendrical (adj): An alternative, and often more common, form with identical meaning to "calendric".
- The study of calendrical systems is known as chronology.
- Calendar (n): The chart or series of pages showing the days, weeks, and months of a particular year.
- Calendaring (n/v): The process or action of scheduling events on a calendar.
Synonyms
- Chronological: Relating to the establishment of dates and time sequences.
- Temporal: Relating to time as opposed to eternity or spiritual matters.
Related Phrases
- Calendric cycle: A repeating sequence of years or dates within a calendar system.
- The Chinese zodiac operates on a 12-year calendric cycle.
- Calendric event: An occurrence that is defined or significant according to a calendar.
- The harvest festival is a key calendric event for the community.
Adjective
- relating to or characteristic of or used in a calendar or time measurement
- calendric systems
- solstice is a time of calendric importance