zenith#1 (n)

n08684769

type n
lex_filenum 15
def 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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Hypernym celestial point
Part holonym celestial sphere, sphere, empyrean, firmament, heavens, vault of heaven, welkin
Derivationally related form zenith → zenithal
Antonym zenith → nadir
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Derivationally related form zenithal → zenith
Pertainym (pertains to noun) zenithal → zenith
Hyponym celestial point
Part meronym celestial sphere, sphere, empyrean, firmament, heavens, vault of heaven, welkin
Antonym nadir → zenith

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