nomography

[ noh-mog-ruh-fee ]

noun

, plural no·mog·ra·phies

1. the art of or a treatise on drawing up laws.
2. the art of making and using a nomogram for solving a succession of nearly identical problems.

nomography

/ ˌnɒməˈɡræfɪk; nɒˈmɒɡrəfɪ /

noun

1. the science of constructing nomographs See nomogram

Derived Forms

• noˈmographer, noun
• nomographic, adjective
• ˌnomoˈgraphically, adverb

Other Words From

• no·mogra·pher noun
• nom·o·graph·ic [nom-, uh, -, graf, -ik, noh-m, uh, -], nomo·graphi·cal adjective
• nomo·graphi·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of nomography¹

First recorded in 1725–35, nomography is from the Greek word nomographía the writing of laws. See nomo-, -graphy

Example Sentences

Nomography, nō-mog′ra-fi, n. the art of drawing up laws in proper form.—n.

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For a modern practical method of solving equations of many types, see Nomography.—Bibliography:

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There are also the manuscripts of the Nomography, Logical Arrangements, etc.

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Associated words: jurisprudence, nomology, nomography, nomocracy, antinomy, dysnomy, neonomian, code, codex, codify, codification, digest, forensic, legislate, legislation, legislative, enact, ordain, repeal, veto, jurat, juratory, juridic, juridical, jurist, juris consult, publicist, jurisprudent, juristic, pandect, moratory, judicial, causidical, nomothetic, nomistic. law-breaker, n. criminal, malefactor, culprit, felon, delinquent, offender, sinner. law-breaking, n. crime, misdemeanor, transgression, violation. lawful, a. legal, legitimate, licit, legalized.

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