Astronomical Difference Crossword Clue

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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: EPACT

Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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2	30%	10		The ratio between the difference of the values of the sine function at two distinct points on a curve and the difference of their x-coordinates
3	30%	13		The principle that any difference at the fundamental level will result in a difference at the higher level

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We think the answer is "EPACT" which means:

noun

• The time (number of days) by which a solar year exceeds twelve lunar months; it is used in the calculation of the date of easter

An example sentence would be:

• "The epact of a calendar year is the number of days by which it is reckoned to differ from the solar year."
• "The epact is typically represented by a roman numeral."

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New York Times29 Sep 2001	Across 56
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