Azimuth

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ˈæzɪməθ/

Origin

From Old French *azimut, from Arabic

السمت (as-samt, "direction"). Cognate to modern French azimut.

Full definition of azimuth

Noun

1. An arc of the horizon intercepted between the meridian of the place and a vertical circle passing through the center of any object; as, the azimuth of a star; the azimuth or bearing of a line surveying.
2. The quadrant of an azimuth circle.

Derived terms

• azimuthal
• azimuthally

Related terms

• nadir, zenithBoth from or related to السمت (as-samt, "direction").