Nadir word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "nadir" word

[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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\Na"dir\, n. [F., Sp., & It. nadir; all fr. Ar. nas[=i]ru's samt nadir, prop., the point opposite the zenith (as samt), in which nas[=i]r means alike, corresponding to. Cf. {Azimuth}, {Zenith}.] 1. 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. 2. The lowest point; the time of greatest depression. The seventh century is the nadir of the human mind in Europe. --Hallam. {Nadir of the sun} (Astron.), the axis of the conical shadow projected by the earth. --Crabb.

Synonyms for nadir

low-water mark

Antonyms: zenith

Related terms: base, baseboard, basement, bedrock, bottom, chassis, dado, foot, footing, foundation, frame, keel, lower strata, lowest level, lowest point, mopboard, shoemold, sole, toe, underlying level, wainscot

The fun area, different aproach to word »nadir«

Let's analyse "nadir" as pure text. This string has Five letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 40% of vowels is 1.4% more then average English word. Written in backwards: RIDAN. Average typing speed for these characters is 1385 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -. .- -.. .. .-.

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: nadir: 1 + 9 = 10, reduced: 1 . and the final result is One.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: nadir: 5 + 1 + 4 + 9 + 9 = 28, reduced: 1, and the final result is One.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (1)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
D (1)	4	Emperor	Determined, Persistant, Idealist
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong

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