north-northeast

north-north·east

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Definitions of north-northeast word

noun north-northeast the point on the compass midway between north and northeast. Abbreviation: NNE. 1
adjective north-northeast coming from this point: facing a north-northeast wind. 1
adjective north-northeast directed toward this point: a north-northeast course. 1
adverb north-northeast toward this point: sailing north-northeast. 1
noun north-northeast the point on the compass or the direction midway between north and northeast, 22° 30′ clockwise from north 0
adjective north-northeast in, from, or towards this direction 0

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English north north est; see north, northeast

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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