calendrical

adjective

ca·​len·​dri·​cal kə-ˈlen-dri-kəl 

ka-

variants or less commonly calendric

kə-ˈlen-drik 

ka-

: of, relating to, characteristic of, or used in a calendar

Examples of calendrical in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Researchers believe that the chamber was used for mentorship and training, and to teach calendrical calculations during the 8th century CE, before being filled in around the end of the century, eventually becoming the foundation for a new building. — Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 14 July 2026

The second of these moons is called a blue moon — a calendrical blue moon, to be precise. — Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 29 May 2026

Topline This weekend ends May with a rare occurrence — a second full moon in a single calendar month, a calendrical phenomenon commonly known as a Blue Moon. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026

This is called a calendrical blue moon, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac. — Ginnie Sandoval, Oklahoman, 28 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

calendar entry 1 + -ical or -ic entry 1

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above