What does EPACT mean?

Epact

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definition: Epact refers to the difference in days between the solar year and the lunar year. It is the number of days that must be added to the lunar year to make it coincide with the solar year.

3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈɛpækt/; UK: /ˈiːpækt/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "epact" comes from the Latin word "epacta," which means "added." In medieval Europe, epact was used to calculate the date of Easter. The epact for a given year was used to determine the age of the moon on January 1st of that year, which was then used to calculate the date of Easter.

5. Synonyms: None

6. Related Words: eclat, exact, peace, place, plate

7. Example Sentences:

• The epact for the year 2023 is 11.
• The epact was used in medieval Europe to calculate the date of Easter.
• Epact is the difference in days between the solar year and the lunar year.