gnomon

Meanings

• noun

  A free-standing obelisk or pillar with a flat top and a sundial marked on it.

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Pronunciation

1. /-mən/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=88942225"

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Synonyms

cock , style

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Variants

List of all variants of gnomon that leads to same result
gnomon , gnomons

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Etymology

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From Greek gnōmōn, from gnōmē, 'knowledge' or 'judgment'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest gnomon in the world is the Stonehenge Slaughterstone, which measures over 13 feet tall.

2. The word 'gnomon' is also used in mathematics to refer to a point on a conic section that is perpendicular to the axis and bisects the angle between the tangents to the curve at two points.

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Related Concepts

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1. obelisk: A tall, four-sided pillar with a pyramid-shaped top, often used as a monument or landmark.

2. sundial: A device used to measure time by the position of the sun.

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Culture

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In ancient Greece, gnomons were used to mark the passing of time and were often placed at the entrance of temples or public buildings. In literature, the term 'gnomon' can also refer to a person who gives advice or acts as a guide.

How to Memorize "gnomon"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tall, thin pillar with a flat top and a sundial etched into it. Visualize the sun casting shadows on the sundial to tell the time.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gnomon' with the idea of a wise guide or advisor, as the term has been used in literature to describe such figures.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'GNOMON' to remember the definition: 'G' for gnomon, 'N' for free-standing, 'O' for obelisk-shaped, 'M' for marked with a sundial, and 'N' for ancient Greek origin.

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