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meridian

UK
/məˈrɪd.i.ən/
US
/məˈrɪd.i.ən/

Translations

meridiannoun
meridians
pl
UK
/məˈrɪd.i.ən/
US
/məˈrɪd.i.ən/
The prime meridian is the meridian at which the longitude is defined to be 0°.
Le méridien de Greenwich est le méridien où la longitude est définie comme étant 0°.
méridienEn médecine traditionnelle chinoise.
Acupuncturists believe that stimulating points along the meridians can restore balance to the body.
Les acupuncteurs pensent que stimuler des points le long des méridiens peut rétablir l’équilibre du corps.
apogéeAu sens figuré : point culminant, plus haut niveau de développement.
The civilization reached its meridian during the reign of the wise king.
La civilisation a atteint son apogée sous le règne du roi sage.
méridienEn astronomie.
When the star crossed the local meridian, the observer recorded its highest altitude.
Lorsque l’étoile a franchi le méridien local, l’observateur a noté sa hauteur maximale.
Additional translations
midiEmploi rare ou littéraire.
Synonyms
prime meridian
vertical line
longitude
great circle
line of longitude
meridianadjective
UK
/məˈrɪd.i.ən/
US
/məˈrɪd.i.ən/
méridienRelatif au méridien ou à midi.
The meridian line on the map helped the explorers determine their longitude.
La ligne méridienne sur la carte a aidé les explorateurs à déterminer leur longitude.
Additional translations
culminantAu sens figuré : qui est au sommet, à son point le plus élevé.
Synonyms
noonday
noontide
noon
zenithal
zenith
peak
prime
acme
apogee
climax
apex
summit

Definitions

meridiannoun
A circle of constant longitude passing through a given place on the earth's surface and the terrestrial poles.
The prime meridian is the meridian at which the longitude is defined to be 0°.
A point or period of highest development, greatest prosperity, or the like.
The civilization reached its meridian during the reign of the wise king.
In traditional Chinese medicine, a pathway in the body along which vital energy is said to flow.
Acupuncturists believe that stimulating points along the meridians can restore balance to the body.
Midday; noon.
The bell tolled at meridian to mark the start of the lunch hour.
In astronomy, an imaginary great circle on the celestial sphere that passes through the celestial poles and the observer's zenith.
When the star crossed the local meridian, the observer recorded its highest altitude.
meridianadjective
Relating to or situated at a meridian, which is an imaginary line on the Earth's surface from the North Pole to the South Pole.
The meridian line on the map helped the explorers determine their longitude.
Pertaining to the highest point or stage of development; peak.
The artist's meridian achievements were celebrated with a grand exhibition.
Occurring at or relating to midday.
They set out on their meridian walk under the blazing sun.
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