gnomonically

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or denoting a gnomon and the shadow it casts.

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Variants

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gnomon , gnomons

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Etymology

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From the Greek word gnomon, meaning 'signpost' or 'indicator'.

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Trivia

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1. The ancient Greek philosopher Pythagoras is believed to have used a gnomon to study the properties of numbers.

2. The word 'gnomon' is also used in heraldry to describe a charge in the shape of a vertical staff or pole.

3. In mathematics, a gnomon is also used to describe the portion of a circle that is outside the circumference but between two parallel lines.

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Related Concepts

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

2. gnomon: A vertical shaft or post, usually with a flat top, used as a sundial.

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Culture

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In ancient Greece, a gnomon was used as a sundial and was considered a symbol of wisdom and knowledge. In literature, the term 'gnomonically' has been used metaphorically to describe someone who provides guidance or insight.

How to Memorize "gnomonically"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a gnomon, a vertical post with a flat top, casting a shadow on the ground as the sun moves.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gnomonically' with the idea of providing guidance or insight, like a wise gnomon casting a long shadow.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'gnomonically' comes from the Greek word gnomon, which means 'signpost' or 'indicator'.

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