northeastward

[ nawrth-eest-werd; Nautical nawr-eest-werd ]

adverb

1. Also northeastward·ly. toward the northeast.

noun

1. the northeast.

northeastward

/ ˌnɔːrˈiːstwəd; ˌnɔːθˈiːstwəd /

adjective

1. towards or (esp of a wind) from the northeast

noun

1. a direction towards or area in the northeast

Derived Forms

• ˌnorthˈeastwardly, adjectiveadverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of northeastward¹

First recorded in 1545–55; northeast + -ward

Example Sentences

That major wind system blows hot, dry air southwestward across northern Africa during the cooler months and brings slightly wetter conditions northeastward during the hotter months.

From Science News

Locally very strong winds are possible with this cell, as it slowly drifts northeastward.

From Washington Post

He repaired immediately to the Valley of Yucay, in the high mountains of the northeastward of Cuzco.

From Project Gutenberg

The camp of the brigade was just beyond a swamp on the river road, about two miles northeastward of the city.

From Project Gutenberg

The island can hardly be called low as here stated, nor does it lie westward of Cephallenia, but northeastward.

From Project Gutenberg

Thence, after steering northeastward a few miles, we discovered still another large glacier, now named the Carroll.

From Project Gutenberg

The expedition, which had been divided into two parts, generally pursued its way in a northeastward course.

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