NORTHEASTWARD

northeastward

(adjective) toward the northeast

northeastward, northeastwardly

(adverb) in a northeastward direction; “the river flows northeastward to the gulf”

northeast, nor'-east, northeastward, NE

(noun) the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

northeastward (comparative more northeastward, superlative most northeastward)

In or toward the northeast

Adverb

northeastward (comparative more northeastward, superlative most northeastward)

Toward the northeast

Synonyms

• northeastwards

Source: Wiktionary


North`east"ward, North`east"ward*ly, adv.

Definition: Toward the northeast.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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