horizon

ho·ri·zon  (h-rzn)

n.

1. The apparent intersection of the earth and sky as seen by an observer. Also called apparent horizon.

2. Astronomy

a. The sensible horizon.

b. The celestial horizon.

c. The limit of the theoretically possible universe.

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

4. Geology

a. A specific position in a stratigraphic column, such as the location of one or more fossils, that serves to identify the stratum with a particular period.

b. A specific layer of soil or subsoil in a vertical cross section of land.

5. Archaeology A period during which the influence of a specified culture spread rapidly over a defined area: artifacts associated with the Olmec horizon in Mesoamerica.

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[Middle English orizon, from Old French, from Latin, from Greek horizn (kuklos), limiting (circle), horizon, present participle of horizein, to limit, from horos, boundary.]

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horizon

Noun

1. the apparent line that divides the earth and the sky

2. horizons the limits of a person's interests and activities: seeking to broaden his horizons at college

3. on the horizon almost certainly going to happen or be done in the future: a new type of computer is on the horizon [Greek horizein to limit]

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horizon  (h-rzn)

1.

a. The apparent intersection of the Earth and sky as seen by an observer. Also called apparent horizon.

b. See celestial horizon.

c. See sensible horizon.

2. Geology

a. A specific position in a stratigraphic column, such as the location of one or more fossils, that serves to identify the stratum with a particular period.

b. A specific layer of soil or subsoil in a vertical cross-section of land.

3. Archaeology A period during which the influence of a particular culture spread rapidly over a defined area.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	horizon - the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet apparent horizon, sensible horizon, visible horizon, skyline linear perspective, perspective - the appearance of things relative to one another as determined by their distance from the viewer line - a spatial location defined by a real or imaginary unidimensional extent
	2.	horizon - the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated; "It is beyond the horizon of present knowledge" purview, view ambit, range, scope, reach, compass, orbit - an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"; "a piano has a greater range than the human voice"; "the ambit of municipal legislation"; "within the compass of this article"; "within the scope of an investigation"; "outside the reach of the law"; "in the political orbit of a world power"
	3.	horizon - a specific layer or stratum of soil or subsoil in a vertical cross section of land profile - a vertical section of the Earth's crust showing the different horizons or layers stratum - one of several parallel layers of material arranged one on top of another (such as a layer of tissue or cells in an organism or a layer of sedimentary rock) soil horizon - a layer in a soil profile geological horizon - a layer of rock with a particular composition (especially of fossils); for dating the stratum
	4.	horizon - the great circle on the celestial sphere whose plane passes through the sensible horizon and the center of the Earth celestial horizon great circle - a circular line on the surface of a sphere formed by intersecting it with a plane passing through the center

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horizon

noun 1. skyline, view, vista, field or range of vision

noun 2. scope, perspective, range, prospect, stretch, ken, sphere, realm, compass, ambit, purview

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In general, the apparent or visible junction of the Earth and sky, as seen from any specific position. Also called the apparent, visible, or local horizon. A horizontal plane passing through a point of vision or perspective center. The apparent or visible horizon approximates the true horizon only when the point of vision is very close to sea level.

Translations

horizon [həˈraɪzn] n → horizonte m

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horizon [həˈraɪzn] n → horizon m

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horizon [həˈraɪzn] n → Horizont m

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horizon [həˈraɪzn] n → orizzonte m