equatorward

English

Alternative forms

• equator-ward

Etymology

From equator +‎ -ward.

Adjective

equatorward (comparative more equatorward, superlative most equatorward)

1. toward the equator

Adverb

equatorward (comparative more equatorward, superlative most equatorward)

1. toward the equator
   • 1985, Paul E. Lydolph, The Climate of the Earth, page 196:

     During the high-sun season the intertropical convergence zone with its thundershowery precipitation affects the areas much as it does in the Ar areas year-round; during the low-sun season the subtropical high pressure cells shift equatorward over the areas much as they occupy the subtropical desert areas on the poleward side of Aw areas year-round.

Antonyms

• poleward
• polarward