computus
computus · computi
The calculation of the date of Easter in the Christian calendarThe calculation of the date of Easter in the Christian calendar.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The calculation of the date of Easter in the Christian calendar.
(countable, historical, uncountable)A book of tables for calculating dates of astronomical events and moveable feasts.
Origin
Borrowed from Latin computus. Doublet of conto and count.Borrowed from Latin computus. Doublet of conto and count.
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Forms
plural: computiWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable