epact

noun

Meaning

The time (number of days) by which a solar year exceeds twelve lunar months; it is used in the calculation of the date of Easter

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Related words

inex(English)regular(English)year(English)equinoctial year(English)leap year(English)metonic cycle(English)synodic month(English)leap day(English)corrected(English)lunar(English)leap(English)renewable(English)

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Sources

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