TechnologyJuly 7, 2026
nadir
/ˈneɪdɪər/
Definition
The lowest or most unsuccessful point in a situation, decline, or development.
Etymology
The word originates from the Arabic 'naẓīr', meaning 'opposite'. It entered Middle English via Old French, originally describing the point on the celestial sphere directly beneath an observer.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe the lowest point of a negative trend, specifically referring to a moment of deep decline in a social or political context.
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