lunisolar

[ loo-ni-soh-ler ]

adjective

1. pertaining to or based upon the relations or joint action of the moon and the sun.

lunisolar

/ ˌluːnɪˈsəʊlə /

adjective

1. resulting from, relating to, or based on the combined gravitational attraction of the sun and moon

lunisolar

/ lo̅o̅′nĭ-sō′lər /

1. Relating to or caused by both the Sun and the Moon. Lunisolar gravitational attraction is the principle force influencing the Earth's tides and the cause of the Earth's orbital precession.

Word History and Origins

Origin of lunisolar¹

First recorded in 1685–95; luni- + solar ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of lunisolar¹

C17: from Latin lūna moon + solar

Example Sentences

And this practice set up a lunisolar variety of the cycle, in connexion with which we have to notice the following point.

From Project Gutenberg

But by the southern or non-expunging lunisolar system those same solar and lunar years were No. 34, Śarvarin.

From Project Gutenberg