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Meaning
Noun
●
The
visible
horizontal
line
(
in all
directions
) where the
sky
appears
to
meet
the
earth
in the distance.
●
The range or
limit
of
one's
knowledge, experience or interest; a
boundary
or threshold.
●
The range or
limit
of any
dimension
in
which one
exists.
●
In Geology:
A specific
layer
of
soil
, or stratum
●
In American English & Archaeology:
A
cultural
sub-period or level within a more
encompassing
time period.
●
Any level
line
or surface.
●
In Chess:
The point at which a
computer chess
algorithm
stops
searching
for further moves.
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Origin
horizon
English
ὁρίζων
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
ὁρίζω
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
ὅρος
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
Sourced from
Etym
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