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Zenith

nounid 161869·updated May 18, 2026
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in astronomy, the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected

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plural
Zeniths
possessive
Zenith's
pluralpossessive
Zeniths'

Framework definitions

Wordset Dictionary2 sensesview framework →
§1
highest point, peak
§2
in astronomy, the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected

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