Canadian French Meaning of altitude

altitude

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Definitions and Meaning of altitude in English

Wordnet

altitude (n)

elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface

the perpendicular distance from the base of a geometric figure to the opposite vertex (or side if parallel)

angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)

Webster

altitude (n.)

Space extended upward; height; the perpendicular elevation of an object above its foundation, above the ground, or above a given level, or of one object above another; as, the altitude of a mountain, or of a bird above the top of a tree.

The elevation of a point, or star, or other celestial object, above the horizon, measured by the arc of a vertical circle intercepted between such point and the horizon. It is either true or apparent; true when measured from the rational or real horizon, apparent when from the sensible or apparent horizon.

The perpendicular distance from the base of a figure to the summit, or to the side parallel to the base; as, the altitude of a triangle, pyramid, parallelogram, frustum, etc.

Height of degree; highest point or degree.

Height of rank or excellence; superiority.

Elevation of spirits; heroics; haughty airs.

FAQs About the word altitude

altitude

elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface, the perpendicular distance from the base of a geometric figure to the opposite vertex (or sid

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altissimo => altissimo, altisonous => sonore, altisonant => sonore, altiscope => Altiscope, altincar => tôle,