Analemmatic

/ˌænəlɛˈmætɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or constructed according to the principles of an analemma; describing a type of sundial that corrects for the equation of time.

Etymology

From analemma + -atic (relating to). The suffix -atic creates adjectives meaning 'of or relating to.' An analemmatic sundial uses the analemma principle to display accurate time.

Kelly Says

An analemmatic sundial is ingeniously weird—it doesn't have a traditional gnomon (shadow-stick), but instead your shadow acts as the pointer. Different people standing in different spots all see the correct time simultaneously!

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