Zenithward
adj, adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Facing or moving toward the zenith. not-comparable
"In this manner are the results to be explained which appear when a forcibly bent stem is so placed that the plane of the curve is horizontal. Under these conditions it appears that the action of gravitation predominates, since only the zenithward side underwent thickening of the cell walls."
- 1 Toward the zenith. not-comparable
"It was starlight and I explained the Signs of the Zodiac to her, and pointed out Mars, a bright dot of light creeping zenithward, towards which so many telescopes were pointed."
Example
More examples"In this manner are the results to be explained which appear when a forcibly bent stem is so placed that the plane of the curve is horizontal. Under these conditions it appears that the action of gravitation predominates, since only the zenithward side underwent thickening of the cell walls."
Etymology
From zenith + -ward.
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