Vocabulary Entry

equinoctial

|adjective • noun

adjective

Relating to the equinoxes, particularly the time of year when day and night are approximately equal in length.

Example Sentences

"The equinoctial storms can be quite intense, often bringing heavy rains."

"In ancient times, farmers would plan their planting around equinoctial changes."

"She gave a lecture on the significance of equinoctial events in astronomy."

noun

Example Sentences

"The equinoctial marks the transition between winter and spring."

"During the equinoctial, the days start to lengthen noticeably."

"He celebrated the equinoctial with a gathering to honor nature."