altitude (ˈæltɪˌtjuːd
)
Definitions
noun
- the vertical height of an object above some chosen level, esp above sea level; elevation
- geometry the perpendicular distance from the vertex to the base of a geometrical figure or solid
elevation astronomy nautical the angular distance of a celestial body from the horizon measured along the vertical circle passing through the body Compare azimuth (sense 1)- surveying the angle of elevation of a point above the horizontal plane of the observer
- (often plural) a high place or region
Alternative Forms
ˌaltiˈtudinal adjectiveWord Origin
C14: from Latin altitūdō, from altus high, deepTranslations
- British English:
altitude
If something is at a particular altitude, it is at that height above sea level.As we lost altitude, the wind became stronger.ˈæltɪˌtjuːd NOUN As we lost altitude, the wind became stronger.
- Spanish:
altitud
nf
- French:
altitude
nf
- German:
Höhe
nf
- Chinese: 海拔高度 n
- Arabic: عُلُوّ n
- Portuguese: altitude nf
- Russian: высота nf
- Croatian: visina nf
- Czech: nadmořská výška nf
- Danish: højde nutr
- Dutch: hoogte nf
- Finnish: korkeus n
- Greek: υψόμετρο nnt
- Italian: altitudine nf
- Japanese: 高度 n
- Korean: 고도 n
- Norwegian: høyde nm
- Polish: wysokość nf
- Brazilian Portuguese: altitude nf
- European Spanish:
altitud
nf
- Swedish: höjd nutr
- Thai: ความสูงเหนือพื้นดินหรือเหนือน้ำทะเล n
- Turkish: yükseklik n
- Vietnamese: cao độ n
Usage examples
In almost any organization the altitude of an office signals its occupier's status.
, Toy Shop (1990)The aim of the research is to develop aircraft that can fly at high altitude for indefinite periods.
New Scientist (2003)The family was asleep when the helicopters swooped in at a low altitude , awakening everyone.
Globe and Mail (2003)The researchers found that important antioxidants in the blood may be increased at high altitude.
Glasgow Herald (2001)Remember, gratitude is the attitude which determines your altitude !
, YOUR POCKET LIFE COACH: 10 minutes a day to transform your life and your work (2001)