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Altitude

Noun

Definitions

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 line perpendicularly connecting a figure’s vertex, especially a triangle’s apex, to the side opposite to the vertex.
"All three altitudes of any triangle will always meet at point known as the orthocentre or orthocenter."
4.NounThe length of such a line; the distance measured perpendicularly from a figure's vertex to the side opposite to the vertex.
"The perpendicular height of a triangle is known as its altitude."
5.NounThe angular distance of a heavenly body above our Earth's horizon.
6.NounHeight of rank or excellence; superiority.
7.NounElevation of spirits; heroics; haughty airs.
8.NounHighest point or degree.
9.NounKrull dimension.
10.NounHeight.
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