👉 In mathematics, "northwardly" refers to a direction that is opposite of the normal or eastward direction. It typically indicates an increase in elevation from the ground or sea level towards the horizon, often used for navigation purposes, especially in coastal areas where landmarks like islands and mountains are not easily visible from above. Northwardly means moving away from something (usually land) and into a more elevated position, either up to or to the east of the original location. This is typically done by
