Altitude

Quick meaning: Altitude is a noun meaning The absolute height of a location, usually measured from sea level.

Meaning

The absolute height of a location, usually measured from sea level.

More Meanings

1. A vertical distance.
2. (geometry) The line perpendicularly connecting a figure’s vertex, especially a triangle’s apex, to the side opposite to the vertex.
3. (geometry) The length of such a line; the distance measured perpendicularly from a figure's vertex to the side opposite to the vertex.
4. (astronomy) The angular distance of a heavenly body above our Earth's horizon.
5. Height of rank or excellence; superiority.
6. Highest point or degree.
7. (dated, in the plural) Elevation of spirits; heroics; haughty airs.

Example Sentences

The man of law began to get into his altitudes.

The perpendicular height of a triangle is known as its altitude.

All three altitudes of any triangle will always meet at point known as the orthocentre or orthocenter.

As the altitude increases, the temperature gets lower, so remember to bring warm clothes to the mountains.

Word Forms

• altitudes

Synonyms for altitude

Depending on context, synonyms include elevation, el, alt, height.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include height, el, elevation, alt, atmosphere, heights.

Related Dictionary Tools