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- [huh-rahy-zuh n]
- /həˈraɪ zən/
- /həˈraɪ.zən/
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- [huh-rahy-zuh n]
- /həˈraɪ zən/
Definitions of horizon word
- noun horizon the line or circle that forms the apparent boundary between earth and sky. 1
- noun horizon Astronomy. the small circle of the celestial sphere whose plane is tangent to the earth at the position of a given observer, or the plane of such a circle (sensible horizon) Also called rational horizon. the great circle of the celestial sphere whose plane passes through the center of the earth and is parallel to the sensible horizon of a given position, or the plane of such a circle (celestial horizon) 1
- noun horizon the limit or range of perception, knowledge, or the like. 1
- noun horizon Usually, horizons. the scope of a person's interest, education, understanding, etc.: His horizons were narrow. 1
- noun horizon Geology. a thin, distinctive stratum useful for stratigraphic correlation. 1
- noun horizon Also called soil horizon. any of the series of distinctive layers found in a vertical cross section of any well-developed soil. 1
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Origin of horizon
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
1540-50; < Latin horizōn < Greek horízōn (kýklos) bounding (circle), equivalent to horíz(ein) to bound, limit + -ōn present participle suffix (nominative singular); replacing Middle English orizonte < Middle French < Latin horizontem, accusative of horizōn
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Parts of speech for Horizon
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horizon popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
horizon usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for horizon
noun horizon
- prospect — Usually, prospects. an apparent probability of advancement, success, profit, etc. the outlook for the future: good business prospects.
- scope — extent or range of view, outlook, application, operation, effectiveness, etc.: an investigation of wide scope.
- boundary — The boundary of an area of land is an imaginary line that separates it from other areas.
- perspective — a technique of depicting volumes and spatial relationships on a flat surface. Compare aerial perspective, linear perspective.
- purview — the range of operation, authority, control, concern, etc.
Top questions with horizon
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- which sediments typically make up the c horizon?
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- which materials typically make up the a horizon in soil?
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