altitude

Meaning

1. The absolute height of a location, usually measured from sea level.
2. A vertical distance.
3. The distance measured perpendicularly from a figure's vertex to the opposite side of the vertex.
4. The angular distance of a heavenly body above our Earth's horizon.
5. Height of rank or excellence; superiority.
6. Elevation of spirits; heroics; haughty airs.
7. Highest point or degree.
8. Krull dimension.
9. Height.

Synonyms

height

elevation

tallness

level

ALT

loftiness

EL

highness

pitch

sublimeness

ground level

high altitude

altimeter

height altitude

high

hight

index

rise

size

soar

stature

sublime

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈælt.ɪˌtjuːd/

Etymology

From Middle English, borrowed from Latin altitūdō (“height”), from altus (“high”).