meridian

• Относящийся к высшей точке или пику развития, успеха или могущества; также используется в географии и астрономии для описания большого круга на земной или небесной сфере.

Relating to the highest point or peak of development, success, or power; also used in geography and astronomy to describe a great circle on the earth's or celestial sphere.

1. Relating to noonC1formal

   Of or occurring at midday or noon.

   Полуденный

   • The meridian sun cast short shadows on the ground.
   • They took a break during the meridian heat.
   • The meridian hour is often the warmest part of the day.

   Synonymsmiddaynoonnoonday

   Antonymsmidnight

2. At the peak of developmentC2formal

   Being at the highest or most advanced stage of development, vigor, or excellence.

   На пике развития

   • The artist was in his meridian years, producing his finest work.
   • The civilization reached its meridian period of cultural achievement.
   • Her meridian career was marked by groundbreaking discoveries.

   Synonymsclimacticpeakprimesupremezenithal

   Antonymsincipientnascentprimitiverudimentaryundevelopedwaning

• Существительное, обозначающее либо высшую точку или стадию развития, либо воображаемый большой круг на поверхности Земли, проходящий от полюса к полюсу.

A noun referring either to the highest point or stage of development, or to an imaginary great circle on Earth's surface running from pole to pole.

1. Peak or highest pointC1formal

   The highest level or degree attainable; the zenith or climax of development.

   Вершина

   • The artist reached the meridian of his career with that masterpiece.
   • At the meridian of her power, she ruled with unmatched influence.
   • The empire was at its meridian when it expanded across three continents.

   Synonymsacmeapexapogeeclimaxculminationheightpeakpinnaclesummitzenith

   Antonymsbottomnadirtrough

2. Geographic lineB2formal

   An imaginary great circle on the Earth's surface passing through the North and South Poles, used for measuring longitude.

   Меридиан

   • The Prime Meridian passes through Greenwich, England.
   • Each meridian is a line of constant longitude.
   • The ship's captain calculated their position using the meridian.

   Synonymsline of longitude