acronichal

/əˌkrɒˈnaɪkəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to the return of stars or other celestial objects to their normal positions after a period of obscuration

“The astronomer studied the acronychal movement of the planet after its eclipse.”

Synonyms

  • anacronic
  • diurnal

Antonyms

  • heliotropic
  • solar