Definitions for Zenith
ˈzi nɪθ; esp. Brit. ˈzɛn ɪθzenith

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. zenithnoun

   the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. zenithnoun

   The point in the sky vertically above a given position or observer; the point in the celestial sphere opposite the nadir.

2. zenithnoun

   The highest point in the sky reached by a celestial body.

3. zenithnoun

   Highest point or state; peak.

4. Etymology: From senith, from cinit, from cenit and/or cenit, a transliteration of سمت which is in itself a weak abbreviation of سمت الرأس.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Zenithnoun

   The point over head opposite to the nadir.

   Etymology: Arabick.

   Fond men! if we believe that men do live
   Under the zenith of both frozen poles,
   Though none come thence, advertisement to give,
   Why bear we not the like faith of our souls? Davies.

   These seasons are designed by the motions of the sun, when that approaches nearest our zenith, or vertical point, we call it summer. Thomas Browne, Vulgar Errours.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Zenith

   The zenith (UK: , US: ) is an imaginary point directly "above" a particular location, on the celestial sphere. "Above" means in the vertical direction (plumb line) opposite to the gravity direction at that location (nadir). The zenith is the "highest" point on the celestial sphere.

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1. zenith

   Zenith is the point in the sky or celestial sphere directly above an observer. It is the highest point, opposite of the nadir, and symbolically represents the peak or culmination of something.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Zenithnoun

   that point in the visible celestial hemisphere which is vertical to the spectator; the point of the heavens directly overhead; -- opposed to nadir

2. Zenithnoun

   hence, figuratively, the point of culmination; the greatest height; the height of success or prosperity

3. Etymology: [OE. senyth, OF. cenith, F. znith, Sp. zenit, cenit, abbrev. fr. Ar. samt-urras way of the head, vertical place; samt way, path + al the + ras head. Cf. Azimuth.]

WikidataRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. Zenith

   The zenith is an imaginary point directly "above" a particular location, on the imaginary celestial sphere. "Above" means in the vertical direction opposite to the apparent gravitational force at that location. The opposite direction, i.e. the direction in which gravity pulls, is toward the nadir.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Zenith

   zen′ith, n. that point of the heavens which is exactly overhead—i.e. in line with the spectator's position and the centre of the earth (it is thus the upper pole of the spectator's horizon, as the nadir is the under pole): greatest height, summit of ambition, &c.—adj. Zen′ithal.—ns. Zen′ith-dis′tance, the angular distance of a heavenly body from the zenith; Zen′ith-sec′tor, an instrument for measuring zenith-distances. [Fr., through Sp. zenit, from Ar. samt, short for samt-ur-ras, lit. 'way of the head.']

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:4.5 / 2 votes

1. Zenith

   name of Arab origin given to the point of the heaven directly overhead, being as it were the pole of the horizon, the opposite point directly under foot being called the Nadir, a word of similar origin; the imaginary line connecting the two passes through the centre of the earth.

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. zenith

   The pole of the horizon, or that point in the heavens directly overhead, as nadir is that which is directly under our feet.

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How to pronounce Zenith?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Zenith in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Zenith in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of Zenith in a Sentence

1. Zenith Irfan:

   I don't want to be that person who just sees Azad Kashmir in pictures -- I want to go and experience it for Zenith Irfan on my motorcycle.

2. Mark Paoletta:

   Justice Thomas, who has never bowed to their assault, is at the zenith of his influence of any justice, really. And, you know, we see at the end of this term on all the opinions that have just come down, obviously, the Dobbs decision overturning Roe v Wade. Justice Thomas has been writing on overturning Roe v Wade since 1992. So, for 30 years he's been writing that this should be overturned.

3. Phil Flynn:

   There's no doubt that we have a combination of supplies hitting their zenith at a time when demand is weakening.

4. Jerry Nadler:

   The lawyers tell us that in weighing the equities between the competing claims of the executive and the legislative branches, we have very substantial powers, the congressional power is at its zenith in an impeachment inquiry. How much of a difference — it is a different question.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Zenith
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Zenith
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Zenith
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zenith
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Zenith
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Zenith
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Zenith
9. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Zenith
10. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
    https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=Zenith