zenith

ze-nith · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    [astronomy]The point in the sky directly above an observer.

  2. 2.

    [figurative]The highest point or state; the peak.

Forms

plural: zeniths

Related words

Antonyms: nadir
See also: apex, nadir, peak, pinnacle
Synonyms: apex, peak, pinnacle

Etymology

From Old French cenith, from Medieval Latin, from Arabic samt ar-ra's ("direction of the head"). The incorrect transcription of Arabic samt as "zenit" led to the modern form.