Word
Altitude
How many syllables?
3 Syllables
How it's divided?
al-ti-tude
Definition
- 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.
- n. - 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.
- n. - 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.
- n. - Height of degree; highest point or degree.
- n. - Height of rank or excellence; superiority.
- n. - Elevation of spirits; heroics; haughty airs.
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