adjective
- relating to or containing an embolism; intercalated or inserted into a calendar or chronological system
Usage: technical; chiefly historical or astronomical
Examples
- The embolismic month was added to the lunar calendar to keep it aligned with the solar year.
- Ancient astronomers used embolismic cycles to reconcile lunar and solar calendars.
- The Metonic cycle includes embolismic years to maintain calendar accuracy.
- In the Hebrew calendar, an embolismic year contains thirteen months instead of twelve.