indiction

noun

in·dic·tion | \ in-ˈdik-shən

How to pronounce indiction (audio)

\

Definition of indiction

: a 15-year cycle used as a chronological unit in several ancient and medieval systems

Keep scrolling for more

Learn More about indiction

Dictionary Entries near indiction

Statistics for indiction

Look-up Popularity

Time Traveler for indiction

The first known use of indiction was in the 14th century

See more words from the same century

Comments on indiction

What made you want to look up indiction? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

WORD OF THE DAY

provender

food or victuals

Test Your Vocabulary

Farm Idioms Quiz

What does 'poke' refer to in the expression 'pig in a poke'?

How Strong Is Your Vocabulary?

Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!

TAKE THE QUIZ

SCRABBLE® Sprint

Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ