zenith (2024)

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What is the Zenith of the top point of something? ›

Zenith means the high point — it comes from astronomy, where it describes the highest point in an arc traveled by a star or a planet or another celestial body.

ZENITH, SYNONYMOUS WITH PRECISION

During the first half of the 20th century, ZENITH became the reference for precision watches and other measurement instruments in many domains.

In astrology, the zenith and nadir are key points on the celestial axis that extends from the very best point inside the sky (zenith) to the bottom factor below the horizon (nadir).

The term zenith sometimes means the highest point, way, or level reached by a celestial body on its daily apparent path around a given point of observation.

zenith noun [C usually singular] (HIGHEST POINT)

the highest point reached by a heavenly body (= any object existing in space, especially a planet, or the sun) as it travels around, or appears to travel around, another body: The summer sun was at its zenith in a cloudless sky.

Definition: Zenith is the imaginary point that is directly above a particular location on the celestial sphere. It is vertically opposite to the apparent gravitational force i.e. directly opposite to the gravitational pull. It is the highest point on the sphere and thus, the farthest up from the gravitational force.

Reaching the Zenith. When you reach the zenith, you're at the top, the pinnacle, the summit, the peak. Zenith developed from an Arabic phrase meaning "the way over one's head," and then traveled through Old Spanish, Medieval Latin, and Middle French before arriving in English.

“It refers to achieving a state of order in society.” When Jesus invited those who were weary and burdened to come to him, he offered them rest (Matthew 11:28). He invited people to participate in the ordered kingdom of God, where their yoke would be easy and their burden light.

Zenith experiences are pleasant moments of unity, oneness, peace, bliss, enlightenment, realization, etc., caused when Consciousness descends into a Physical Unit that is healthy, prepared, and embedded in a supportive milieu (Sosteric, SA1).

The term generally takes on the connotation of the quality it refers to - for example, the zenith of one,s achievement is positive, while the zenith of one's anger would obviously be negative.

What does zenith mean in Buddhism? ›

The zenith (uparimàdisà) is the highest point the sun reaches in the sky or more generally, the upward direction. The English word comes from the Arabic samt ur ras meaning `the way up.

Such are the many titles and epithets granted to the deity Zenith, resting from their kingdom up in the Empyrean Realm. They are the god of light, creation and order that presides over the mortal world of Azos, and the monotheistic deity worshipped by most of the known world.

nadir, a term used in astronomy for the point in the heavens exactly opposite to the zenith, the zenith and nadir being the two poles of the horizon.

the highest point; peak; acme. the zenith of someone's achievements.

zenith, point on the celestial sphere directly above an observer on the Earth. The point 180° opposite the zenith, directly underfoot, is the nadir. Astronomical zenith is defined by gravity; i.e., by sighting up a plumb line.

zenith, point on the celestial sphere directly above an observer on the Earth. The point 180° opposite the zenith, directly underfoot, is the nadir. Astronomical zenith is defined by gravity; i.e., by sighting up a plumb line.

break the record come to a head hit high spot reach a peak rise to crescendo.

zenith noun [C usually singular] (MOST SUCCESSFUL POINT)

the best or most successful point or time: In the 1860s, Tolstoy was at the zenith of his achievement. His career reached its zenith in the 1960s.