Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gnomonic
adjective
/nəˈmɒnɪk/
Definition
Related to or using gnomons, typically in the context of projections in cartography and timekeeping.
Examples
- The gnomonic projection is useful in navigation because it displays great circles as straight lines.
- She used a gnomonic sundial to determine the time based on the sun’s position.
Meaning
Having to do with the art or practice of determining the position of the sun’s shadow and thereby creating a representation of its path.
Synonyms
- gnomonical
- shadowy
- solar
