Nadir
/ˈneɪ.dɪr/noun
The lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization.
Did you know?In ancient astronomy, the nadir was considered the point directly opposite the zenith, a place of profound mystical significance, often associated with the underworld.
Etymological Timeline
Arabic
Arabic
نَظِير (naḍīr)
“Lowest point; contrasting counterpart, often referring to opposites in celestial terms.”
Medieval Latin
Latin
nadirum
“The lowest point; used in astronomical contexts.”
14th Century
Old French
nadir
“Referring to the lowest point in the celestial sphere.”
Modern English
English
nadir
“The term in use to denote the lowest point in a figurative or literal sense.”