altitude
English
/ˈælt.ɪˌtjuːd/, /ˈælt.ɪˌtuːd/
noun
Definitions
- The absolute height of a location, usually measured from sea level.
- A vertical distance.
- (geometry) The distance measured perpendicularly from a figure's vertex to the opposite side of the vertex.
- (astronomy) The angular distance of a heavenly body above our Earth's horizon.
- Height of rank or excellence; superiority.
- (dated) Elevation of spirits; heroics; haughty airs.
- Highest point or degree.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin altitūdō (height).
Origin
Latin
altitūdō
Gloss
height
Concept
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Person/Thing
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Cognates and derived terms
- altimetry English
- altitudinous English
- bialtitude English
- critical English
- critical altitude English
- midaltitude English
- altitūdō Latin
- altitude French
- altitud Spanish, Castilian
- altitude Portuguese
- altitud Catalan, Valencian
- altitude Galician