altitude
IPA: ˈæɫtʌtud
noun
- The absolute height of a location, usually measured from sea level.
- A vertical distance.
- (geometry) The distance measured perpendicularly from a figure's vertex to the opposite side of the vertex.
- (astronomy) The angular distance of a heavenly body above our Earth's horizon.
- Height of rank or excellence; superiority.
- (dated, in the plural) Elevation of spirits; heroics; haughty airs.
- Highest point or degree.
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Examples of "altitude" in Sentences
- The altitude increases the amount of rainfall.
- The higher the altitude, the less it will weigh.
- The greater the altitude, the lower the pressure.
- In the troposphere, temperature decreases with altitude.
- The problem was exacerbated by the altitude of the airport.
- All depends on the altitude and the resolution of the image.
- Among higher plants, tissue desiccation is rare at high altitudes.
- His last plane for Westland was the high altitude twin engine Welkin.
- It is in the high altitude range and occurs mostly in the form of filaments.
- Thanks for the addtion to the blimp article about high altitude applications.
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