Intercalary

Pronunciation: /ˈˌɪntɝˈkɑˈɫɛɹi/

Intercalary (adjective)

  1. Added day or month in a calendar to align with seasons.
  2. Placed between other things, often in a sequence.

Examples

  • The intercalary month helps align the calendar with the solar year.
  • An intercalary day is added to keep the calendar accurate.

Common collocations: intercalary month, intercalary day, intercalary chapter, intercalary notes

Synonyms of Intercalary

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Intercalary

  • describing standard calendar months