lunisolar

/ˌluːnɪˈsoʊlər/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or influenced by both the moon and the sun

“The lunisolar calendar is used in many Eastern cultures.”

2. noun

a calendar that is based on both the phases of the moon and the passage of the sun

“The ancient Babylonians used a lunisolar calendar for their agricultural cycles.”

3. noun

a system of timekeeping that takes into account both the lunar and solar cycles

“The development of the lunisolar calendar allowed for more accurate predictions of celestial events.”

Synonyms

  • ephemeris
  • lunar
  • solar

Antonyms

  • lunar-only
  • solar-only