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1.nounThe absolute height of a location, usually measured from sea level."As the altitude increases, the temperature gets lower, so remember to bring warm clothes to the mountains."
2.nounA vertical distance.
3.nounThe distance measured perpendicularly from a figure's vertex to the opposite side of the vertex."The perpendicular height of a triangle is known as its altitude."
4.nounThe angular distance of a heavenly body above our Earth's horizon.
5.nounHeight of rank or excellence; superiority.
6.noun(in the plural) Elevation of spirits; heroics; haughty airs.
7.nounHighest point or degree.