lunisolar

[ loo-ni-soh-ler ]
/ ˌlu nɪˈsoʊ lər /

adjective

pertaining to or based upon the relations or joint action of the moon and the sun.

Origin of lunisolar

First recorded in 1685–95; luni- + solar1

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British Dictionary definitions for lunisolar

lunisolar
/ (ˌluːnɪˈsəʊlə) /

adjective

resulting from, relating to, or based on the combined gravitational attraction of the sun and moon

Word Origin for lunisolar

C17: from Latin lūna moon + solar

Scientific definitions for lunisolar

lunisolar
[ lōō′nĭ-sōlər ]

Relating to or caused by both the Sun and the Moon. Lunisolar gravitational attraction is the principle force influencing the Earth's tides and the cause of the Earth's orbital precession.