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syn⋅od⋅ic

  [si-nod-ik]
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–adjective
1. Astronomy. pertaining to a conjunction, or to two successive conjunctions of the same bodies.
2. of or pertaining to a synod; synodal.
Also, syn⋅od⋅i⋅cal.

Origin:
1555–65; < LL synodicus < Gk synodikós. See synod, -ic

Related forms:
syn⋅od⋅i⋅cal⋅ly, adverb
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syn·od·ic   (sĭ-nŏd'ĭk)   
adj.  
  1. Of or relating to a synod; synodal.
  2. Relating to the conjunction of celestial bodies, especially the interval between two successive conjunctions of a planet or the moon with the sun.
syn·od'i·cal·ly adv.
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