Associations to the word «Zenith»

Wiktionary

ZENITH, noun. (astronomy) The point in the sky vertically above a given position or observer; the point in the celestial sphere opposite the nadir.
ZENITH, noun. (astronomy) The highest point in the sky reached by a celestial body.
ZENITH, noun. Highest point or state; peak.

Dictionary definition

ZENITH, noun. The point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected.

Wise words

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