gnomonic Definition
- 1relating to or using a gnomon, especially in making sundials
- 2of or relating to the branch of astronomy that deals with the measurement of time by means of the position of the sun or stars
Using gnomonic: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "gnomonic" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The gnomonic projection is used to map great circles as straight lines.
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The gnomonic chart shows the shortest distance between two points on Earth.
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The gnomonic telescope is used to measure the altitude of celestial objects.
gnomonic Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for gnomonic
Phrases with gnomonic
a method of projecting points on a sphere onto a flat surface, typically used for navigation and cartography
Example
The gnomonic projection is used to map great circles as straight lines.
a chart that shows the shortest distance between two points on Earth, typically used for navigation
Example
The gnomonic chart shows the shortest distance between two points on Earth.
Example
The gnomonic telescope is used to measure the altitude of celestial objects.
Origins of gnomonic
from Greek 'gnōmōn' meaning 'indicator', from 'gignōskein' meaning 'to know'
Summary: gnomonic in Brief
'Gnomonic' [noh-mon-ik] refers to the use of a gnomon in measuring time or creating sundials. It also relates to the branch of astronomy that uses the position of the sun or stars to measure time. Examples include the gnomonic projection, which maps great circles as straight lines, and the gnomonic chart, which shows the shortest distance between two points on Earth.
