ALTITUDE

/ˈælt.ɪˌtjuːd/ ► audio Scrabble 9 Words With Friends 11

Definition

  1. noun elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface. — synonyms: height
  2. noun the perpendicular distance from the base of a geometric figure to the opposite vertex (or side if parallel).
  3. noun angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object). — synonyms: elevation, EL, ALT

Examples

  • “As the altitude increases, the temperature gets lower, so remember to bring warm clothes to the mountains.”
  • “The perpendicular height of a triangle is known as its altitude.”

Anagrams of ALTITUDE

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