Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
south-southeast
Noun/Adverb
/ˌsaʊθ-ˌsaʊθˈiːst/
Definition
The direction lying midway between south and southeast.
Examples
- The storm is moving towards the south-southeast.
- She set her compass to south-southeast to find the best route.
- The coordinates indicate a location in the south-southeast direction from here.
Meaning
South-southeast refers to a compass direction that is 11.25 degrees east of due south. It is commonly used in navigation and geography to indicate a specific angular position.
Synonyms
- SSW (South-Southwest)
- SSE (South-Southeast)
