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gnomonic

/nəʊˈmɒnɪk/

/noʊˈmɑnɪk/

gnomonicadjective

more gnomonic

Comp.

most gnomonic

Super.

/nəʊˈmɒnɪk/

/noʊˈmɑnɪk/

Translations

The gnomonic projection is used in some types of map making.

Гномоническая проекция используется в некоторых типах картографии.

Definitions

Relating to or resembling a gnomon, especially in being used to indicate time or position.

The gnomonic design of the sundial allowed it to accurately track the passage of time throughout the day.

Describing a type of map projection where great circles are represented as straight lines.

The navigator used a gnomonic chart to plot the shortest path across the ocean.

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