ALTITUDE
Scrabble letter values: A1L1T1I1T1U1D2E1 = 9
Definition
- noun elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface. — synonyms: height
- noun the perpendicular distance from the base of a geometric figure to the opposite vertex (or side if parallel).
- noun angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object). — synonyms: elevation, EL, ALT
Examples
- “the altitude gave her a headache”
- “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.”