altitude meaning
EN[ˈælt.ɪˌtjuːd] [ˈælt.ɪˌt͡ʃuːd] [ˈælt.ɪˌtuːd]WAltitude
- Altitude or height (sometimes known as depth) is defined based on the context in which it is used (aviation, geometry, geographical survey, sport, and more).
- Vertical distance measurements in the "down" direction are commonly referred to as depth.
FR altitude
- NounPLaltitudesSUF-itude
- The absolute height of a location, usually measured from sea level.
- Like most human activities, ballooning has sponsored heroes and hucksters and a good deal in between. For every dedicated scientist patiently recording atmospheric pressure and wind speed while shivering at high altitudes, there is a carnival barker with a bevy of pretty girls willing to dangle from a basket or parachute down to earth.
- A vertical distance.
- (geometry) The distance measured perpendicularly from a figure's vertex to the opposite side of the vertex.
- The perpendicular height of a triangle is known as its altitude.
- (astronomy) The angular distance of a heavenly body above our Earth's horizon.
- Height of rank or excellence; superiority.
- (dated, in the plural) Elevation of spirits; heroics; haughty airs.
- Highest point or degree.
- The absolute height of a location, usually measured from sea level.
- More Examples
- Used in the Middle of Sentence
- At higher altitudes you need to breathe your horse more often.
- Used in the Ending of Sentence
- On the trip up Mt. Ranier, two of the kids got nosebleeds from the dry air and altitude.
- Used in the Middle of Sentence
Definition of altitude in English Dictionary
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- fr altitude
- en altitudes
- fr altitudes
- en altitude sickness
Source: Wiktionary