Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

equinoctial

Adjective

/ˌɛkwɪˈnɒkʃ(ə)l/

Definition

Relating to the equinox, or occurring at the time of the equinox.

Examples

During the equinoctial gales, the weather can become quite unpredictable.
The equinoctial spring marks the onset of warmer days in the Northern Hemisphere.

Meaning

The term equinoctial refers to things that are connected to the time of the year when day and night are of roughly equal length, which happens around March 21 and September 23.