sensible horizon

sen·si·ble ho·ri·zon

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Definitions of sensible horizon words

noun sensible horizon the line or circle that forms the apparent boundary between earth and sky. 1
noun sensible 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 sensible horizon the limit or range of perception, knowledge, or the like. 1
noun sensible horizon Usually, horizons. the scope of a person's interest, education, understanding, etc.: His horizons were narrow. 1
noun sensible horizon Geology. a thin, distinctive stratum useful for stratigraphic correlation. 1
noun sensible horizon Also called soil horizon. any of the series of distinctive layers found in a vertical cross section of any well-developed soil. 1

before 1635

One of the 43% oldest English words

First recorded in 1635-45

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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