Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

intercardinal point

noun

/ˌɪntərˈkɑːrdɪnəl pɔɪnt/

Definition

Any of the four main points of the compass that are located between the cardinal points.

Examples

The wind was blowing from the northeast, an intercardinal point on the compass.
To find your way in the city, you can use intercardinal points for better directions.
Northwest and southeast are examples of intercardinal points that help pinpoint exact locations.

Meaning

Intercardinal points refer to the directions that lie between the cardinal points of North, East, South, and West. They include Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, and Northwest.