ZENITH Definition & Meaning

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zenith

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

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noun

the point on the celestial sphere vertically above a given position or observer. Compare nadir.
Antonyms:
a highest point or state; culmination.
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zenith

/ ˈziːnɪθ; ˈzɛnɪθ /

noun

astronomy the point on the celestial sphere vertically above an observer
the highest point; peak; acme
the zenith of someone's achievements

zenith

/ ��ŧ′��ĭ�ٳ� /

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

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�y��vlog 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-�� road above (over) one's head, the opposite of nadir )

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of zenith¹

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

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And though the fights and divorces are fun too, watching these women mend their friendships through those low points will raise “Housewives” back to its zenith.

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

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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.

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

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

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