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nadir

/ˈneɪdɪr/ noun · British & US
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What does nadir mean?

noun

The lowest or most unfavorable point of something; the point in the orbit of a celestial body at which it is closest to the body it is orbiting.

Example

"The team's performance hit a nadir after the loss of their star player."

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