"More northward" is spelled with the phonetic transcription /mɔr ˈnɔrθwərd/. The first syllable, "more", is pronounced with an open-mid back rounded vowel /ɔ/ and a voiced alveolar approximant /r/. The second syllable, "northward", has an unstressed schwa /ə/ sound followed by a dental fricative /θ/ and a voiced alveolar liquid /r/. The final syllable, "-ward", is pronounced with a voiced alveolar stop /d/ and a schwa /ə/. This spelling accurately represents the pronunciation of the phrase "more northward."
The term "more northward" is an adjective phrase that denotes a direction or position further towards the north. It is used to describe movement or position in relation to geographical points or locations.
The word "more" indicates an increase or progression in the degree of the described trait, while "northward" specifies the direction towards the north. Combined, they indicate a movement or position that is situated further towards the north than a given reference point.
For instance, if an individual is located in New York City and moves to a city that is "more northward," it means they are relocating to a place that lies further to the north from their original position. Similarly, if a city is described as being located "more northward" from another city, it implies that it is positioned at a greater latitude or longitude towards the north than the reference city.
The term "more northward" is often used in geographical descriptions, navigational contexts, or to explain the relative positioning of different places with respect to each other. It aids in providing a concise and accurate description of movement or position towards the north.
The word "more" originated from the Old English word "māra", which means greater or additional. It evolved from the Proto-Germanic word "maizô" and is related to the Latin word "magis" meaning more.
The word "northward" is derived from the Old English word "norðweard", which combines "norðr" (north) and "-weard" (ward, direction). It ultimately traces back to the Proto-Germanic word "nurþrō" and the Proto-Indo-European root "*ner-", both meaning north.
The phrase "more northward" combines these two words to express the idea of a greater or additional direction towards the north.