Gnomon (nonfiction)
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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.
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External links
- Gnomon @ Wikipedia