Hebdomary

/ˈhɛbdəˌmeri/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or occurring every seven days; having a weekly frequency or pattern.

Etymology

Variant of 'hebdomadal,' from 'hebdomad.' A less common form of the same root, appearing in older ecclesiastical texts.

Kelly Says

Medieval scribes and scholars weren't always consistent with terminology—'hebdomary,' 'hebdomadal,' and other variants all coexisted, showing language was more fluid before standardization.

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