Horizon

Word HORIZON
Character 7
Hyphenation ho ri zon
Pronunciations /həˈɹaɪzən/

Definitions and meanings of "Horizon"

What do we mean by horizon?

The apparent intersection of the earth and sky as seen by an observer. noun

The limit or edge of the observable universe. noun

The range of one's knowledge, experience, or interest. noun

A specific position in a column of rock layers, usually designated by the occurrence of one or more distinctive fossils or by a distinctive sediment bed, that is used in stratigraphy. noun

A layer of soil that can be distinguished from adjacent layers of soil and that is characterized by a certain color, texture, structure or chemical composition. noun

A period during which the influence of a specified culture spread rapidly over a defined area. noun

To limit or bound by a horizon.

The circle which at sea forms the apparent boundary between sea and sky, and on land would bound the sky were all terrestrial obstructions down to the sea-level removed. Called the apparent, sensible, or visible horizon, in distinction from the astronomical horizon (which see, below). noun

Hence The line that bounds the view; the limit of vision. noun

Figuratively, the limit of intellectual perception, of experience, or of knowledge. noun

In geology, a stratum or group of strata characterized by the presence of a particular fossil not found in the underlying or overlying beds, or of a peculiar assemblage of fossils. noun

In zoology and anatomy, a level or horizontal line or surface: as, the horizon of the teeth; the horizon of the diaphragm noun

The line which bounds that part of the earth's surface visible to a spectator from a given point; the apparent junction of the earth and sky. noun

A plane passing through the eye of the spectator and at right angles to the vertical at a given place; a plane tangent to the earth's surface at that place; called distinctively the sensible horizon. noun

A plane parallel to the sensible horizon of a place, and passing through the earth's center; -- called also rational horizon or celestial horizon. noun

The visible horizontal line or point (in all directions) that appears to connect the Earth to the sky.

The range or limit of one's knowledge, experience or interest; a boundary or threshold.

The range or limit of any dimension in which one exists.

A specific layer of soil or strata

A cultural sub-period or level within a more encompassing time period.

Any level line or surface.

The point at which a computer chess algorithm stops searching for further moves.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Horizon

The word "horizon" in example sentences

And looming on the horizon is the possibility of renewed violence in Sudan on a scale unimaginable even by past experience. ❋ Josh Fleet (2010)

Watching the Rockies appear on the horizon is the most majestic site, especially when driving through Kansas. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Over the horizon is a Britain that makes its way in the world, a Britain that is a beacon for liberty and justice. ❋ Andrew Sparrow (2010)

Also looming on the horizon is the question of a referendum and its timing. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The big project on the horizon is the print release of 7th Son: Descent, the first book in my technothriller trilogy. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Over the horizon is a Britain that pays its way in the world. ❋ Nicholas Watt (2010)

But the big thing on the horizon is the upcoming trip to New York starting next week, which will include four operas, two musicals and one straight play. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Horizons can only be observed in the middle – i.e., the horizon is always experientially equidistant on all sides from the center point, that of the observer or subject. ❋ Mary Kate Hurley (2007)

On the horizon is the very real threat of a massive air assault on Iran. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Remember that the satellites are located to the SW and SE of you there and that the elevation above the horizon is about 60 degrees. (85 and 115 degrees W) ❋ Unknown (2007)

And the third very frightening indicator looming just on the horizon is the pending energy trade deficit which will shortly run into an amount approximating $5 billion. ❋ Unknown (1976)

It is while he is hidden from sight in the far west, behind that line which we call the horizon, that night wraps us in its deep shade; for the sun, the day-star is, gone. ❋ Caroline Pridham (N/A)

Whether you go up the great river, or strike off to east or west across the desert, your horizon is always bounded by mounds, or by ruins, or by ranges of mountains honey-combed with tombs. ❋ Unknown (1891)

There we remained two whole days; and on the morning of the third day we saw all the circuit of the earth, which we call the horizon, filled with countless hosts of men, and the king marching before them glittering with the brilliancy of his robes. ❋ Ammianus Marcellinus (1851)

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