horizon

noun

The visible horizontal line (in all directions) where the sky appears to meet the earth in the distance.

(figuratively) The range or limit of one's knowledge, experience or interest; a boundary or threshold.

The range or limit of any dimension in which one exists.

Any level line or surface.

(geology) A specific layer of soil, or stratum

(archaeology, chiefly US) A cultural sub-period or level within a more encompassing time period.

(computer chess) The point at which a computer chess algorithm stops searching for further moves.

Roots

horizeinhoriz- · Greek · to bound, divide

Synonyms for horizon

skylinen purviewn viewn offingn

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Where does horizon come from?

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