noun Download 🔗Share The absolute height of a location, usually measured from sea level. Examples : "As the altitude increases, the temperature gets lower, so remember to bring warm clothes to the mountains." geography geology environment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A vertical distance. Examples : "The plane flew at different altitudes during the trip, sometimes high above the clouds and other times closer to the ground. " geography math physics position space Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The distance measured perpendicularly from a figure's vertex to the opposite side of the vertex. Examples : "The perpendicular height of a triangle is known as its altitude." math Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The angular distance of a heavenly body above our Earth's horizon. Examples : "Astronomers carefully measure the altitudes of stars to track their movement across the night sky. " astronomy geography space science Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Height of rank or excellence; superiority. Examples : "Her dedication to her studies allowed her to achieve altitudes of academic success few could reach. " achievement quality position attitude Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (in the plural) Elevation of spirits; heroics; haughty airs. Examples : "After winning the spelling bee, Sarah adopted airs and altitudes, refusing to speak to anyone who hadn't also won an award. " attitude mind character soul emotion Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Highest point or degree. Examples : "The athletes reached the altitudes of their physical abilities during the final competition. " position geography area Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading