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lunation Meaning & Definition

/luːˈneɪʃən/

What Does Lunation Mean?

Lunation is used as a noun meaning A month of an average of approximately 29.53 days, measured from a lunar phase until the return of that same phase. It can also mean The irregular period from one new moon until the next.

Word Facts for Lunation

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/luːˈneɪʃən/
Synonymsmoon, synodic month and lunar month
Plurallunations

Lunation Definition (Noun)

  1. A month of an average of approximately 29.53 days, measured from a lunar phase until the return of that same phase.
  2. The irregular period from one new moon until the next.

Synonyms of Lunation

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Word Forms & Grammar

lunation (plural lunations)

Words That Rhyme With Lunation

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Origin of Lunation

Borrowed from Medieval Latin lūnātiō.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lunation

What part of speech is lunation?

Lunation is a noun.

What is another word for lunation?

Close synonyms of lunation are moon, synodic month and lunar month. See the full list of lunation synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of lunation?

The plural of lunation is lunations.

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