analemmatic

/ænəˈlɛmətɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

of or relating to an analemma, a figure-eight curve described by the sun or other celestial body in the sky during the year

“The analemmatic sundial in the park was a unique and fascinating piece of astronomical engineering.”

2. noun

a sundial that uses an analemma to indicate time, typically on a horizontal surface

“The tourist visited the ancient temple to see the analemmatic sundial, a testament to the ingenuity of the ancient civilization.”

Synonyms

  • gnomon
  • sundial

Antonyms

  • none