northeastward meaning and definition

NORTHEASTWARD noun

Definition of northeastward (noun)

1. the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
   • synonyms: NE, nor'-east, northeast

NORTHEASTWARD adjective

Definition of northeastward (adjective)

1. toward the northeast

NORTHEASTWARD adverb

Definition of northeastward (adverb)

1. in a northeastward direction
   • "the river flows northeastward to the gulf"
   • synonyms: northeastwardly