nadir

noun

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

an extreme state of adversity

Roots

nazirnadir- · Arabic · opposite (the zenith)

Words related to nadir

nadiral pessimumadj zenithn apogeen zenithaladj apogeicadj apogeanadj apolunen azimuthn apocynthion peakn peaklessadj apoapsisn

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