Northeasterly: meaning, definitions and examples
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northeasterly
[ ˌnɔrˈθiːstərli ]
directional term
Northeasterly refers to something that is situated towards or coming from the northeast. In meteorology, it can describe wind direction or weather patterns that originate in the northeast quadrant. It is often used in navigation and geography to indicate a specific bearing, relevant for sailors and pilots. Additionally, it can represent spatial orientation in maps or charts.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The ship sailed in a northeasterly direction.
- The storm was approaching from the northeasterly coast.
- They set their course to follow a northeasterly route.
- The winds shifted to a northeasterly pattern overnight.
Translations
Translations of the word "northeasterly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 nordeste
🇮🇳 उत्तर-पूर्वी
🇩🇪 nordöstlich
🇮🇩 timur laut
🇺🇦 північно-східний
🇵🇱 północno-wschodni
🇯🇵 北東の
🇫🇷 nord-est
🇪🇸 noreste
🇹🇷 kuzeydoğu
🇰🇷 북동쪽의
🇸🇦 شمالي شرقي
🇨🇿 severovýchodní
🇸🇰 severovýchodný
🇨🇳 东北的
🇸🇮 severovzhodni
🇮🇸 norðaustur
🇰🇿 солтүстік-шығыс
🇬🇪 ჩრდილო-აღმოსავლეთი
🇦🇿 şimal-şərq
🇲🇽 noreste
Etymology
The term 'northeasterly' is derived from the combination of 'northeast' and the suffix '-ly'. The word 'northeast' itself can be traced back to Old English 'norþeast', where 'norþ' means 'north', and 'east' refers to the direction itself. This directional term has been in use for centuries as people navigated and mapped the world around them. With the addition of '-ly', it modifies the noun 'northeast' to create an adjective that describes something related to or oriented towards that direction. The usage of directional adjectives like 'northeasterly' has grown in fields such as meteorology, geography, and navigation, where precise language is crucial for communication.