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zenith

[ zee-nithor, especially British, zen-ith ]

noun

  1. the point on the celestial sphere vertically above a given position or observer. Compare nadir.

    Antonyms: nadir

  2. a highest point or state; culmination.

    Synonyms: summit, apex

    Antonyms: nadir



zenith

/ ˈziːnɪθ; ˈzɛnɪθ /

noun

  1. astronomy the point on the celestial sphere vertically above an observer
  2. the highest point; peak; acme

    the zenith of someone's achievements

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

zenith

/ nĭth /

  1. The point on the celestial sphere that is directly above the observer (90 degrees above the celestial horizon ).
  2. Compare nadir
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Derived Forms

  • ˈzenithal, adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of zenith1

1350–1400; Middle English cenith < Medieval Latin < Old Spanish zenit, scribal error for zemt < Arabic samt road, incorrectly read as senit by medieval scribes (compare Arabic samt ar-rās road above (over) one's head, the opposite of nadir )
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Word History and Origins

Origin of zenith1

C17: from French cenith, from Medieval Latin, from Old Spanish zenit, based on Arabic samt, as in samt arrās path over one's head, from samt way, path + al the + rās head
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Example Sentences

But it was at Notts County where he reached his zenith, scoring regularly before his cup final heroics at Goodison Park.

From BBC

This also coincided with the zenith of the American middle class and corporations doing well, often locally owned, with millions employed in well-paying jobs ranging from banking to manufacturing.

The puppet designer James Ortiz’s contributions reach a captivating zenith in the “Christmas Star” finale of Part 1.

We can only hope the next one will hit a triumphant zenith that isn’t entirely imaginary.

From Salon

After its explosive growth from a regional subculture to a multimillion-dollar international industry, hip-hop was at a zenith.

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