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Synodic [\N] Webster's Dictionary 1828

SYNOD'IC

Synodic [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. Pertaining to a synod; transacted in a synod; as synodical proceedings or forms; a synodical epistle.

2. Synodical month, in astronomy, is the period from one conjunction of the moon with the sun to another. This is called also a lunation, because in the course of it the moon exhibits all its phases. This month consists of 29 days, 12 hours, 44 minutes, 3 seconds and 11 thirds.

Synodic [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Alt. of Synodical

Synodical [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. Of or pertaining to a synod; transacted in, or authorized by, a synod; as, synodical proceedings or forms.

2. Pertaining to conjunction, especially to the period between two successive conjunctions; extending from one conjunction, as of the moon or a planet with the sun, to the next; as, a synodical month (see Lunar month, under Month); the synodical revolution of the moon or a planet.

Synodically [Adverb] Webster's Dictionary 1828

By the authority of a synod.

Synodically [Adverb] Webster's Dictionary 1913

In a synodical manner; in a synod; by the authority of a synod.