Definition of horizon

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  • horizon is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 19
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Definition of horizon

  • the great circle on the celestial sphere whose plane passes through the sensible horizon and the center of the Earth (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. celestial horizon
  • the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. apparent horizon
    2. sensible horizon
    3. skyline
    4. visible horizon
  • the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated (noun)

    Examples

    1. It is beyond the horizon of present knowledge

    Synonyms

    1. purview
    2. view
  • a specific layer or stratum of soil or subsoil in a vertical cross section of land (noun)

See definition of horizon in Merriam Webster