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northeastward

northeastward

2.8
The direction halfway between north and east on a compass
  • noun
  • /ˌnɔrˈθiːstwərd/
translation icon : noreste
  • The team traveled northeastward across the country to reach their destination for the tournament.
  • northeastward motion

Examples

  • Around that time, the low-orbiting satellite Jason I was flying northeastward (white track) and fortuitously measured a narrow profile of the tsunami wave (inset, in red).

    Academic text (2006)

  • Sandy, which Saturday morning was moving at 10 mph, is expected to slow to 9 mph and move in a general northeastward motion, then increase speed by Sunday night.

    Blog text (1)

  • The hurricane took a northeastward path towards the coast, causing concern for residents.

  • As they sailed northeastward, they enjoyed the stunning views of the coastline.

Synonyms

northeast
vsnortheastward
35 1.0

The direction halfway between north and east at a 45 degree angle

is the directional adverb form rather than the simple compass name
NE
vsnortheastward
2 4.0

A compass direction halfway between north and east at 45 degrees

is the full word directional form rather than an abbreviation
nor'-east
vsnortheastward
  • Archaic
9.7

The compass point halfway between north and east

is the modern full directional form instead of archaic spelling

Surface Forms

northeastward singular
northeastwards plural

Morphology

northeastward = northeast (transparent) = northeast + ward

The noun sense is a straightforward formation from 'northeast' with '-ward' indicating a direction or point on the compass.

Etymology

The word northeastward joins north, east, and -ward, with -ward meaning 'towards', so it can name the 'point' halfway between north and east. That's why we call the compass direction at a 45-degree angle northeastward.