Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

azimuthal

Adjective

/ˌazəˈmaɪθəl/

Definition

Relating to or measured in degrees around a central point.

Examples

The azimuthal projection of a map shows the surface from a particular perspective.
In astronomy, an azimuthal coordinate system can help locate stars in the night sky.
Navigators often use azimuthal angles to find exact directions when plotting courses.

Meaning

The term azimuthal is often used in geometry and cartography to describe an angle or direction measured from a specific point, typically the North that denotes how far around you go to reach a point in the horizontal plane.