Nadir

['neɪdɪə;'nædɪə] or ['nedɪr]

Definition

(noun.) the point below the observer that is directly opposite the zenith on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected.

(noun.) an extreme state of adversity; the lowest point of anything.

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Definition

(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.

(n.) The lowest point; the time of greatest depression.

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Definition

n. the point of the heavens diametrically opposite to the zenith: the lowest point of anything.

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