altitude(s) Synonyms
altitude(s) Meaning
altitude(s)
the angular elevation of a celestial object above the horizon, the length of such a line, the length of an altitude, an elevated region, a perpendicular line segment from a vertex (see vertex sense 2a) of a geometric figure (such as a triangle or a pyramid) to the opposite side or the opposite side extended or from a side or face to a parallel side or face or the side or face extended, the vertical elevation of an object above a surface (such as sea level or land) of a planet or natural satellite, the angular height of a celestial object above the horizon, a perpendicular line from a vertex of a geometric figure (as a triangle) to the opposite side or from one side or face to a parallel side or face, vertical distance or extent, the vertical distance of an object above a given level (as sea level), position at a height, a high level (as of quality or feeling)
altitude(s) Sentence Examples
- The pilot ascended the plane to higher altitudes to avoid turbulence.
- The treeline marks the lower altitude limit of the alpine tundra.
- The airplane maintained a cruising altitude of 35,000 feet.
- The climbers adjusted to the lower oxygen levels at higher altitudes.
- The mountain's rocky summit was visible from lower altitudes.
- The satellite reached its target altitude in Earth's orbit.
- The gravitational force diminishes with increasing altitude.
- The aircraft's cabin pressurized to maintain a comfortable altitude for passengers.
- The helicopter hovered at a low altitude to assist with rescue operations.
- The atmospheric pressure decreases with increasing altitudes.
FAQs About the word altitude(s)
the angular elevation of a celestial object above the horizon, the length of such a line, the length of an altitude, an elevated region, a perpendicular line se
hill, mountain,elevation, height, mound,prominence, rise, table, cliff, hump
lowland, valley, depression,vale, basin, dale, flat, dell, glen, hollow
The pilot ascended the plane to higher altitudes to avoid turbulence.
The treeline marks the lower altitude limit of the alpine tundra.
The airplane maintained a cruising altitude of 35,000 feet.
The climbers adjusted to the lower oxygen levels at higher altitudes.
