zenith
noun
The point in the sky directly above an observer; the highest point or peak of achievement, power, or development.
Etymology
From Arabic samt (ar-ra's) meaning "path (of the head)" via Medieval Latin cenit, corrupted from the original Arabic.
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The sun reached its zenith at noon, casting no shadows."
- 2.
"Her career was at its zenith when she won the Nobel Prize."
- 3.
"The Roman Empire reached its zenith under Emperor Trajan."
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Fun Fact
In astronomy, the zenith is exactly 90 degrees from the horizon. Its opposite, the nadir, is the point directly beneath the observer, through the Earth.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 6 letters (Z, E, N, I, T, H)
Scrabble Value: 18 points
Tip: The letter pattern in "ZENITH" appears in many related words.
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