What does "synodic" mean?

Of, related to or produced by a synod; synodal.

What is a synonym for "synodic"?

Common synonyms include: advisory, synodical.

//sɪˈnɑd.ɪk// adj

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Adjective

1
Of, related to or produced by a synod; synodal. not-comparable
"a synodical epistle"
2
Of or pertaining to the conjunction of two or more heavenly bodies. not-comparable
"a synodical month"

"the synodical revolution of the moon or a planet"

From Latin synodicus, from Ancient Greek συνοδικός (sunodikós, “of or related to an assembly or meeting”). Equivalent to synod + -ic.

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