Definition
Definition of Meridian - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
us place nameUS town in eastern MississippiUS
- Meridian is known for its historic sites.
2.
map linesTECH. imaginary line dividing earth into east and westTECH.
- The Prime Meridian runs through Greenwich, England.
Expressions with Meridian
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relaxation response to certain stimuli
Many people use videos to trigger Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response for relaxation.
reference line for Greenwich Mean Time
Greenwich Mean Time is based on the Greenwich Meridian.
Origin of Meridian
Latin, meridianus (of midday)
Terms with Meridian included in their meaning
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geography
half of the Earth east of the Prime Meridian
geography
angular distance east or west of the prime meridian
time standard
mean solar time at the Greenwich Meridian
meridian
imaginary line running from pole to pole
global standard
civil clock reference based on Greenwich meridian, tied to Earth rotation
time
time standard at the prime meridian
acr: autonomous sensory meridian response
relaxing feeling from certain sounds or visuals
cartography
distance east of a reference meridian
acr: Eastern Hemisphere
the half of Earth east of the prime meridian
astronomy
object used to calculate sun's meridian altitude
astronomy
angle between observer's meridian and celestial object's meridian
geography
related to a meridian or north-south direction
oceanography
movement of ocean currents along meridian lines
atmosphere
movement of air along meridian lines
astronomy
telescope used to observe stars crossing the meridian
geography
the half of Earth west of the Prime Meridian
geography
the line at 180° longitude opposite the prime meridian
astronomy
instrument for measuring star positions on the meridian
astronomy
meridian passing through observer's zenith
geography
the prime meridian passing through Greenwich
Examples of Meridian in a sentence
The population of Meridian has been steadily growing. The 180th meridian is used to define the International Date Line. Cartographers often use the meridian for mapping purposes.
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- French:Meridian, méridien, ...
- German:Meridian, ...
- Italian:Meridian, Meridiano, ...
- Spanish:Meridian, Meridiano, ...
- Portuguese:Meridian, meridiano, ...
- Chinese:默里迪恩, 子午线, ...
- Japanese:メリディアン, 子午線, ...
- Arabic:مِرِيدْيَن, خَطّ الطُّول, ...
- Hebrew:מֵרִידְיָאן, ...
- Russian:Меридиан, меридиан, ...
- Ukrainian:Меридіан, меридіан, ...
- Hindi:मेरिडियन, मध्याह्न रेखा, ...
Definition of meridian - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
medicalTECH. pathway in the body for energy flowTECH.
- Acupuncture targets specific meridians to relieve pain.
2.
peakhighest or most developed point of something
- Her career reached its meridian with the award.
3.
timeRare midday or noonRare
- They met at the meridian for lunch.
4.
astronomyTECH. great circle passing through celestial poles and zenithTECH.
- The star crossed the celestial meridian at midnight.
Adjective
1.
middayDated occurring at or related to noonDated
- The meridian sun shone brightly overhead.
2.
positionDated occupying a position at the highest pointDated
- The artist's career reached its meridian in the 1980s..
Expressions with meridian
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line at 0° longitude used to measure east and west
The prime meridian runs through Greenwich, England.
imaginary line connecting Earth's magnetic poles
The compass needle aligns with the magnetic meridian.
imaginary line connecting the poles on Earth's surface
The prime meridian circle passes through Greenwich, England.
meridian passing through observer's zenith
The star crossed the observer's meridian at midnight.
time from noon to midnight in a 12-hour clock
The meeting is scheduled for 3:00 after meridian.
unit of length equal to 10000 kilometers
The quarter of meridian is used in geodetic calculations.
Origin of meridian
Latin, meridies (midday)
Examples of meridian in a sentence
Meridians are central to traditional Chinese medicine. The artist's work was at its meridian during the 90s. The company hit its meridian with the new product launch. The clock struck meridian as the sun reached its peak. Farmers took a break at meridian to rest. Astronomers observed the planet crossing the meridian.
The meridian is essential for celestial navigation. The meridian light cast long shadows. We scheduled the meeting for meridian hours. Her meridian achievements were recognized globally.
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- French:méridien, zénithal, ...
- German:Meridian, mittags, ...
- Italian:meridiano, di mezzogiorno, ...
- Spanish:meridiano, del mediodía, ...
- Portuguese:meridiano, auge, ...
- Chinese:经络, 正午的, ...
- Japanese:経絡, 正午の, ...
- Arabic:مَسار طاقِي, ظُهْري, ...
- Hebrew:מְרִידְיָאן, צָהֳרִי, ...
- Russian:меридиан, полуденный, ...
- Ukrainian:меридіан, полуденний, ...
- Hindi:मेरिडियन, दोपहर का, ...
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