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nadir

/neɪˈdɪə(ɹ)/ /neɪˈdɪɹ/

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noun

The point of the celestial sphere, directly opposite the zenith; inferior pole of the horizon; point of the celestial sphere directly under the place of observation.

Examples :

"The astronomer noted that the constellation was at its nadir tonight, completely hidden below the horizon. "

astronomy space position direction science

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noun

The lowest point; time of greatest depression.

Examples :

"After failing the exam, John's confidence reached its nadir. "

condition situation time negative

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noun

The axis of a projected conical shadow; the direction of the force of gravity at a location; down.

Examples :

"The nadir of the sun is the axis of the shadow projected by the Earth."

astronomy physics direction position

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noun

An empty box added beneath a full one in a beehive to give the colony more room to expand or store honey.

Examples :

"The beekeeper added a nadir to the hive, giving the bees more space to store their honey harvest. "

agriculture animal

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verb

To extend (a beehive) by adding an empty box at the base.

Examples :

"The beekeeper decided to nadir his strongest hive, adding a new box at the bottom so the bees would have more room to expand their honey production. "

agriculture animal insect