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)