Definition of nadir Nadir
/nejˈdɚ/ - [neyder] - na•dir
We found 14 definitions of nadir from 7 different sources.
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What does nadir mean?
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NounPlural: nadirs |
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| nadir - the point below the observer that is directly opposite the zenith on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected | ||
| celestial point a point in the heavens (on the celestial sphere) | ||
| celestial sphere, empyrean, firmament, heavens, vault of heaven, welkin, sphere the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected | ||
| nadir - an extreme state of adversity; the lowest point of anything | ||
| low-water mark | ||
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- nadir (Noun)
The point of the celestial sphere , directly opposite the zenith; inferior pole of the horizon; point of the celestial sphere directly under the place where we stand. - nadir (Noun)
The lowest point; time of greatest depression. - nadir (Noun)
The axis of a projected conical shadow; the direction of the force of gravity at a location; down. - nadir (Noun)
An empty box added beneath a full one in a beehive to give the colony more room to expand or store honey. - nadir (Verb)
To extend a beehive by adding an empty box at the base.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- nadir (n.)
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. - nadir (n.)
The lowest point; the time of greatest depression.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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nadir
The point of the celestial sphere, directly opposite the zenith. -
nadir
The lowest point; time of greatest depression.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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nadir
nā′dir, n. the point of the heavens diametrically opposite to the zenith: the lowest point of anything. [Fr.,—Ar. nazīr, from nazara, to be like.]
Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵
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nadir
The lower pole of the rational horizon, the other being the zenith.
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🔤- nadir, noun, singular of nadirs.
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