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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

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