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nadir
[ ney-der, ney-deer ]
noun
- Astronomy. the point on the celestial sphere directly beneath a given position or observer and diametrically opposite the zenith.
- Astrology. the point of a horoscope opposite the midheaven: the cusp of the fourth house.
- the lowest point; point of greatest adversity or despair.
Synonyms: , ,
nadir
/ ˈneɪdɪə; ˈnæ- /
noun
- the point on the celestial sphere directly below an observer and diametrically opposite the zenith
- the lowest or deepest point; depths
the nadir of despair
nadir
/ ′ə /
- The point on the celestial sphere that is directly below the observer (90 degrees below the celestial horizon ).
- Compare zenith
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of nadir1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of nadir1
Example Sentences
“I think American history shows there's always been a contest, even during what one historian called ‘the nadir of American democracy’ and Black freedom in the late 19th century.”
The nadir was this latest Ashes, where they were humiliated by Australia with seven defeats across three one-day internationals, three T20s and a one-off Test.
The Syrian pound has stabilized and even improved against the dollar compared to its nadir under Assad.
The raid led to an agreement between the department and the utility over the procedures to follow during investigations into the causes of wildfires, and was a nadir in relations between Edison and investigators.
Met Office meteorologist Alex Deakin said: "Friday night into Saturday morning may well be the nadir of this current cold spell."
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