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NADIR
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
The point below the observer that is directly opposite the zenith on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected
Classified under:
Nouns denoting spatial position
Hypernyms ("nadir" is a kind of...):
celestial point (a point in the heavens (on the celestial sphere))
Holonyms ("nadir" is a part of...):
celestial sphere; empyrean; firmament; heavens; sphere; vault of heaven; welkin (the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected)
Antonym:
zenith (the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected)
Sense 2
Meaning:
An extreme state of adversity; the lowest point of anything
Synonyms:
low-water mark; nadir
Classified under:
Nouns denoting stable states of affairs
Hypernyms ("nadir" is a kind of...):
adversity; hard knocks; hardship (a state of misfortune or affliction)
II. (verb)
Sense 1
Present simple (first person singular and plural, second person singular and plural, third person plural) of the verb nadir
