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1. (n.) nadir
the point on the celestial sphere directly beneath a given position or observer and diametrically opposite the zenith.
2. nadir
the lowest point; point of greatest adversity or despair.
Etymology: (1350–1400; ME &indirdesc; Ar na&zdotbelow;īr over against, opposite to (the zenith))
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| Definition of 'nadir' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) nadir, low-water mark
an extreme state of adversity; the lowest point of anything
2. (noun) nadir
the point below the observer that is directly opposite the zenith on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) nadir
that point of the heavens, or lower hemisphere, directly opposite the zenith; the inferior pole of the horizon; the point of the celestial sphere directly under the place where we stand
2. (noun) nadir
the lowest point; the time of greatest depression
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The Nuttall Encyclopedia |
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1. nadir
name given to the part of the heavens directly under our feet, as zenith to that directly over our head.
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