Gnomon (nonfiction)

Gnomon ([ˈnoʊmɒn], from Greek γνώμων, gnōmōn, literally: "one that knows or examines") refers primarily to the part of a sundial (nonfiction) that casts the shadow (nonfiction).

The term has come to be used for a variety of purposes in mathematics (nonfiction) and other fields.

Nonfiction cross-reference

• Gnomon Algorithm (nonfiction)
• Mathematics (nonfiction)
• Shadow (nonfiction)
• Sundial (nonfiction)

Fiction cross-reference

• Gnomon
• Gnomon Algorithm
• Sundial

External links

• Gnomon @ Wikipedia