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单词 sciatherical
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Definition of sciatherical in English:

sciatherical

adjective sʌɪəˈθɛrɪkl
historical, literary
  • Intended for or concerned with the measurement or recording of shadows cast by the sun, especially as a means of finding the time of day (as with a sundial). Also as noun: a sundial (rare).

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Tomkis (b. c1580), playwright. From post-classical Latin sciathericus, sciotericus, sciothericus sciatheric + -al.

Definition of sciatherical in US English:

sciatherical

adjectivesʌɪəˈθɛrɪkl
historical, literary
  • Intended for or concerned with the measurement or recording of shadows cast by the sun, especially as a means of finding the time of day (as with a sundial). Also as noun: a sundial (rare).

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Tomkis (b. c1580), playwright. From post-classical Latin sciathericus, sciotericus, sciothericus sciatheric + -al.

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