Intercalary years, also known as leap years, are those which have an additional day added to the calendar in order to keep it aligned with the Earth's revolutions around the Sun. However, there are several synonyms for intercalary years, including bissextile years, leap years, or simply the adjective "leap." In some cultures, intercalary months are added to the calendar to keep it aligned with the lunar phases. Moreover, different cultures have had different methods of calculating intercalary years throughout history. Whether it is called a leap year or intercalary year, it is essential in keeping our calendar system accurate and synchronized with astronomical events.