intercalary
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British pronunciation
/ˌɪntəkˈaləɹi/

Definition & Meaning of "intercalary"

intercalary
01

(of a day or month) added to a calendar to align it with the solar year or another astronomical cycle

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The intercalary day in a leap year helps synchronize the calendar with Earth's orbit around the Sun.
Some cultures include an intercalary month to keep their lunar calendars aligned with the solar year.
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