HORIZON Definition & Meaning

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horizon

[ huh-rahy-zuhn ]

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noun

the line or circle that forms the apparent boundary between earth and sky.
Astronomy.
1. the small circle of the celestial sphere whose plane is tangent to the earth at the position of a given observer, or the plane of such a circle sensible horizon.
2. Also called rational horizon. the great circle of the celestial sphere whose plane passes through the center of the earth and is parallel to the sensible horizon of a given position, or the plane of such a circle celestial horizon.
the limit or range of perception, knowledge, or the like.
Usually horizons. the scope of a person's interest, education, understanding, etc.:
His horizons were narrow.
Synonyms: , , ,
Geology. a thin, distinctive stratum useful for stratigraphic correlation.
Also called soil horizon. any of the series of distinctive layers found in a vertical cross section of any well-developed soil.

horizon

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noun

Also calledvisible horizonapparent horizon the apparent line that divides the earth and the sky
astronomy
1. Also calledsensible horizon the circular intersection with the celestial sphere of the plane tangential to the earth at the position of the observer
2. Also calledcelestial horizon the great circle on the celestial sphere, the plane of which passes through the centre of the earth and is parallel to the sensible horizon
the range or limit of scope, interest, knowledge, etc
a thin layer of rock within a stratum that has a distinct composition, esp of fossils, by which the stratum may be dated
a layer in a soil profile having particular characteristics See A horizon B horizon C horizon
on the horizon
likely or about to happen or appear

horizon

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1. The apparent intersection of the Earth and sky as seen by an observer.
2. See celestial horizon
3. See sensible horizon
Geology.
1. A specific position in a stratigraphic column, such as the location of one or more fossils, that serves to identify the stratum with a particular period.
2. A specific layer of soil or subsoil in a vertical cross-section of land.
Archaeology.
A period during which the influence of a particular culture spread rapidly over a defined area.

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Derived Forms

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of horizon¹

First recorded in 1540–50; from Latin ��ǰ��ō��, from Greek horízōn (kýklos) “bounding (circle),” equivalent to ��ǰ�í��(�𾱲�) “to bound, limit” + -ō�� present participle suffix (nominative singular); replacing Middle English orizonte, from Middle French, from Latin horizontem, accusative of ��ǰ��ō��

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of horizon¹

C14: from Latin, from Greek ��ǰ��ō�� kuklos limiting circle, from horizein to limit, from horos limit

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Idioms and Phrases

see on the horizon .

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For all of the Lennons’ optimism and encouragement, "One to One" makes it indubitably clear that dark clouds are on the couple’s horizon.

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Are we about to get a cheap entry into one of the Premier League's best defences, with a double gameweek on the horizon?

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In the meantime, there are other projects on the horizon for Bacon — one that has him particularly excited is “Family Movie,” which he and Sedgwick have been developing for their family to do together.

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With bad weather on the horizon, the pair decided to leave the map in the shop for a few days, where it could be seen by clients and visitors.

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But there appears no power of three anywhere on the horizon.

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