Definition for: nadir

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English

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈneɪdɪə/ ( RP )
• IPA: /ˈneɪdɪr/ ( US )
• nādî(r), / "neIdI@(r) /

Etymology

Mediaeval Latin nadir , from Arabic نَظِيرُ السَّمْت naẓīru as-samt, nadir, properly "the point opposite السَمْتُ ( as-samt ) the zenith", in which نَظِير naẓīr means "counterpart, corresponding to".

Noun

nadir ( plural nadirs )

1. 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.
2. ( figurative ) The lowest point; time of greatest depression.

   Quotations

   • "The seventh century is the nadir of the human mind in Europe." — Hallam.

3. ( astronomy ) The axis of a projected conical shadow (e.g. the nadir of the sun is the axis of the conical shadow projected by the Earth)

Synonyms

• ( lowest point ): lowest ebb, slough of despond, trough

Antonyms

• ( point of heavens opposite the zenith ): zenith
• ( lowest point ): height, peak

Translations

point of the sky

figuratively the lowest point

axis of projected conical shadow

See also

• azimuth

French

Etymology

As for the English word.

Noun

nadir m

1. ( astronomy ) nadir

Antonyms

• zénith

Italian

Etymology

As for the English word.

Pronunciation

nadìr, /naˈdir/, / na"dir /

Noun

nadir m

1. ( astronomy ) nadir

Antonyms

• zenit

Medieval Latin

Etymology

Noun

Other Translations for "nadir"

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Sign Language Spelling
Morse Code		nadir
Hex		ee e1 e4 69 72
Pig Latin		adirnay

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