Gnomonics

/noʊˈmɑnɪks/ noun

Definition

The mathematical science of constructing sundials and calculating angles using gnomons and shadows.

Etymology

From Greek 'gnomon' with the suffix '-ics' indicating a field of study or mathematical discipline.

Kelly Says

Gnomonics was such an advanced science that ancient Greek mathematicians used it to solve complex geometry problems centuries before calculus was invented!

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