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altitude

[ˈæltɪtjuːd]

altitude Definition

  • 1the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level
  • 2height achieved in flight

Using altitude: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "altitude" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The airplane reached an altitude of 10,000 feet.

  • Example

    The climbers were affected by the high altitude.

  • Example

    The city's altitude is 1,000 meters above sea level.

altitude Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for altitude

Phrases with altitude

  • an altitude that is significantly above sea level

    Example

    The climbers suffered from altitude sickness due to the high altitude.

  • an altitude that is close to the ground or sea level

    Example

    The airplane flew at a low altitude over the city.

  • cruising altitude

    the altitude at which an airplane typically flies during a long flight

    Example

    The pilot announced that we had reached our cruising altitude of 35,000 feet.

Origins of altitude

from Latin 'altitudo', meaning 'height'

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Summary: altitude in Brief

'Altitude' [ˈæltɪtjuːd] refers to the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level. It can also denote the height achieved in flight. Examples include 'The airplane reached an altitude of 10,000 feet.' and 'The city's altitude is 1,000 meters above sea level.' Phrases like 'high altitude' and 'low altitude' describe altitudes that are significantly above or close to the ground, respectively.

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