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dərnoun
1.
Astronomy. the point on the celestial sphere directly beneath a given position or observer and diametrically opposite the zenith.
2.
Astrology. the point of a horoscope opposite the midheaven: the cusp of the fourth house.
3.
the lowest point; point of greatest adversity or despair.
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English ≪ Arabic naẓīr over against, opposite to (the zenith)
1350–1400; Middle English ≪ Arabic naẓīr over against, opposite to (the zenith)
Related forms
na·dir·al, adjective
Synonyms
3. bottom, floor, foot, depths.
3. bottom, floor, foot, depths.
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Nadir
is always a great word to know.
So is altitude. Does it mean:
| the angular distance of a heavenly body above the horizon |
| a bright red supergiant star in the constellation Orion |
Example Sentences
- This is controversial stuff but an undiluted joy to anyone who feels that the last 11 years represent a nadir in American society.
- This spiritual nadir came as his career began to peak.
- Then came the nadir of his season, the 81 in the Memorial.
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Word Origin & History
nadir
c.1391, in astronomical sense, from M.L. nadir, from Arabic nazir "opposite to," in nazir as-samt, lit. "opposite of the zenith," from nazir "opposite" + as-samt "zenith" (see zenith). Transf. sense of "lowest point (of anything)" is first recorded 1793.
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Science Dictionary
nadir  (nā'dər) Pronunciation Key
The point on the celestial sphere that is directly below the observer (90 degrees below the celestial horizon). Compare zenith. |
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