Meridian — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /mə-ˈri-dē-ən/ me·rid·i·an

Meaning & Definition of Meridian

Meridian (noun)

  1. a great circle on the surface of the earth passing through the poles
  2. the half of such a circle included between the poles
  3. a representation of such a circle or half circle numbered for longitude on a map or globe

Meridian (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the highest part or point

    "a lawyer at the meridian of his career arguing a case before the U.S. Supreme Court"

    similar: acme, apex, apogee, capstone, climax, crescendo, crest, crown, culmination, head, height, high noon, high-water mark, ne plus ultra, noon, noontime, peak, pinnacle, sum, summit, tip-top, top, zenith
    related: bloom, blossom, flood tide, flower, glory, heyday, prime, cap, ceiling, roof, extreme, extremity, tip, vertex, high, highlight, highspot
    opposite: bottom, nadir, rock bottom
    near: abyss, base, foot, minimum

Meridian (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in high, highest

    similar: apical, apogean, crestal, crowning, culminating, high, highest, apocalyptic, climacteric, climactic, critical, crossover, crucial, fateful, life-and-death, vital, cataclysmal, earthshaking, epochal, momentous, deciding, decisive, payoff, pivotal, watershed, go-no-go, make-or-break
    opposite: anticlimactic, inconsequential, indecisive, insignificant, noncritical, trivial, unimportant

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Meridian

The most common words with a similar meaning to Meridian:

acme, apex, apogee, capstone, climax, crescendo, crest, crown, culmination, head, height, high noon, high-water mark, ne plus ultra, noon, noontime, peak, pinnacle, sum, summit, tip-top, top, zenith, apical, apogean, crestal, crowning, culminating, high, highest, apocalyptic, climacteric, climactic, critical, crossover, crucial, fateful, life-and-death, vital, cataclysmal

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Meridian

Words with the opposite meaning of Meridian:

bottom, nadir, rock bottom, anticlimactic, inconsequential, indecisive, insignificant, noncritical, trivial, unimportant

Related Words for Meridian

bloom, blossom, flood tide, flower, glory, heyday, prime, cap, ceiling, roof, extreme, extremity, tip, vertex, highlight, highspot

Near Antonyms of Meridian

abyss, base, foot, minimum

Word Forms of Meridian

Derived words: meridian (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Meridian

Middle English, from Anglo-French meridien, from meridien of noon, from Latin meridianus, from meridies noon, south, irregular from medius mid + dies day mid, deity

First known use: 14th century

Words & Phrases Containing Meridian

autonomous sensory meridian response, prime meridian, the prime meridian

Frequently Asked Questions about Meridian

What does "Meridian" mean?

"Meridian" means a great circle on the surface of the earth passing through the poles. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: a great circle on the surface of the earth passing through the poles. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Meridian"?

Other words for "Meridian" include acme, apex, apogee, capstone, climax, crescendo, crest and crown. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Meridian" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Meridian"?

There are 66 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Meridian". Common alternatives include acme, apex, apogee, capstone, climax, crescendo, crest, crown, culmination and head.

What is the opposite of "Meridian"?

Antonyms of "Meridian" include bottom, nadir, rock bottom, anticlimactic, inconsequential, indecisive, insignificant and noncritical. Near antonyms include abyss, base, foot and minimum.

How do you use "Meridian" in a sentence?

Examples of "Meridian" in a sentence: "a lawyer at the meridian of his career arguing a case before the U.S. Supreme Court".

Is "Meridian" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Meridian" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Meridian"?

"Meridian" is pronounced /mə-ˈri-dē-ən/ and divided into syllables as me·rid·i·an.

What is the origin of the word "Meridian"?

"Meridian" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French meridien, from meridien of noon, from Latin meridianus, from meridies noon, south, irregular from medius mid + dies day mid, deity. First known use: 14th century.