ZENITH

Meanings

• noun

  The highest point in the sky reached by a celestial body, especially a planet, when it is directly above a particular place on Earth.

  - "The sun reaches its zenith around noon."
  - "The zenith of Mount Everest is the highest point on Earth."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈzɛn.ɪθ/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈzɛn.ɪθ/
   
   
   
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3. /ˈzi.nɪθ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

nadir , perigee

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Synonyms

acme , apogee , culmination , pinnacle

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ZENITH
methane , lethane , ethane

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Variants

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zenith , zeniths

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Etymology

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From Old French zénith, from Latin zenithus, from Greek zénithos, from zēn, to shine.

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Trivia

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1. The zenith is also known as the 'acme' or 'summit'.

2. In ancient times, people believed that the zenith was the location of the gods.

3. The zenith of a sphere is the center of the sphere if the sphere is imagined to be cut through by a plane passing through its center.

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Related Concepts

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1. Nadir: The opposite of zenith, the lowest point in the sky.

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Culture

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In literature, the zenith refers to the peak of success or achievement. In astronomy, it is the point directly above a particular location on Earth, where a celestial body appears at its highest elevation in the sky.

How to Memorize "zenith"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a clock face with the numbers representing the hours. The zenith is directly above the 12 hour mark.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'zenith' as a synonym for 'peak' or 'apex'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember: Zenith is the 'Z' in the sky.

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