Synonyms of perihelion
25 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for perihelion is ϖ. Other synonyms of perihelion are acme, apex, zenith, apogee and apotheosis.
Synonyms and similar words for perihelion
nounThe point in the elliptical orbit of a comet, planet, etc., where it is nearest to the Sun.
- ϖ
nounThe highest point or state; the peak, zenith.
- acmeA high point: the highest point of any range, the most developed stage of any process, or the culmination of any field...
- apex
- zenith
- apogee
- apotheosis
- ascendanceAscendancy, superiority; the act of ascending.
- capstone figuratively
- climax
- coronation figuratively
- crown figuratively
- culmination
- extreme
- fastigium
- high note figuratively
- high pointA climax; the best time in a given period.
- high tide figuratively
- high-water mark figuratively
- midday figurativelyNoon; twelve o'clock during the day.
- Mount Everest figurativelyAn endeavor that is very demanding yet rewarding; also, something which is the highest achievement, challenge, etc....
- outblossomThe best that is produced (by something); culmination.
- paroxysmChiefly followed by of: a sudden outburst of violent activity or feeling; also, the most severe part of an activity or...
- pinnacleAn all-time high; a point of greatest achievement or success.
- summa figuratively
- summit figuratively
Opposite of perihelion
nounThe point in the elliptical orbit of a comet, planet, etc., where it is nearest to the Sun.
- aphelionThe point in the elliptical orbit of a comet, planet, or other astronomical object, where it is farthest from the Sun.
Meaning of perihelion
- noun The point in the elliptical orbit of a comet, planet, etc., where it is nearest to the Sun.
- noun The highest point or state; the peak, zenith.
perihelion in other languages
Questions about synonyms of perihelion
- What is another word for perihelion?
- Perihelion has 25 synonyms on Word.ws, such as ϖ, acme, apex, zenith, apogee, apotheosis, ascendance and capstone.
- What is the opposite of perihelion?
- The opposite of perihelion is aphelion.
- What does perihelion mean?
- Perihelion means the point in the elliptical orbit of a comet, planet, etc., where it is nearest to the Sun.
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Adapted from Wiktionary: perihelion (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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