Calendrical

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /kəˈlɛndrɪkəl/

Definitions of calendrical

adjective relating to or characteristic of a calendar

Example Sentences

A1 The calendrical event is marked on the calendar with a special symbol.

A2 In many cultures, birthdays are considered important calendrical events.

B1 The ancient Egyptians were known for their advanced calendrical systems.

B2 The study of calendrical cycles is essential for understanding historical events.

C1 Astrologers often use complex calendrical calculations to predict celestial events.

C2 The Mayan civilization had a highly sophisticated calendrical system based on astronomical observations.

Examples of calendrical in a Sentence

formal The study of calendrical systems is essential for understanding ancient civilizations.

informal I always forget important dates because I don't pay attention to calendrical events.

slang I can't believe I have to work on a calendrical holiday, what a bummer.

figurative The company's success was like a well-oiled calendrical machine, always hitting deadlines and targets.

Grammatical Forms of calendrical

past tense

calendricalled

plural

calendricals

comparative

more calendrical

superlative

most calendrical

present tense

calendrical

future tense

will be calendrical

perfect tense

have been calendrical

continuous tense

is being calendrical

singular

calendrical

positive degree

calendrical

infinitive

to be calendrical

gerund

calendricalling

participle

calendricalled

Origin and Evolution of calendrical

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'calendrical' originates from the Latin word 'calendarium', which referred to an account book or debt register.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'calendrical' evolved to refer to anything related to calendars or the measurement of time, including the study of different calendar systems and their variations.