ALL meanings of altitude
al·ti·tude
A a - variable noun altitude If something is at a particular altitude, it is at that height above sea level. 3
- noun altitude the vertical height of an object above some chosen level, esp above sea level; elevation 3
- noun altitude the perpendicular distance from the vertex to the base of a geometrical figure or solid 3
- noun altitude the angular distance of a celestial body from the horizon measured along the vertical circle passing through the body 3
- noun altitude the angle of elevation of a point above the horizontal plane of the observer 3
- noun altitude a high place or region 3
- noun altitude height; esp., the height of a thing above the earth's surface or above sea level 3
- noun altitude a high level, rank, etc. 3
- noun altitude the angular height of a planet, star, etc. above the horizon 3
- noun altitude the perpendicular distance from the designated base of a figure to its highest point or to the side parallel to the base 3
- noun altitude any line segment representing such a distance 3
- noun altitude the height of anything above a given planetary reference plane, especially above sea level on earth. 1
- noun altitude extent or distance upward; height. 1
- noun altitude Astronomy. the angular distance of a heavenly body above the horizon. 1
- noun altitude Geometry. the perpendicular distance from the vertex of a figure to the side opposite the vertex. the line through the vertex of a figure perpendicular to the base. 1
- noun altitude height above sea level 1
- noun altitude Usually, altitudes. a high place or region: mountain altitudes. 1
- noun altitude height 1
- noun altitude high or important position, rank, etc. 1
- noun altitude The height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level. 1
- noun altitude The absolute height of a location, usually measured from sea level. 0
- noun altitude A vertical distance. 0
- noun altitude (geometry) The distance measured perpendicularly from a figure's vertex to the opposite side of the vertex. 0
- noun altitude (astronomy) The angular distance of a heavenly body above our Earth's horizon. 0
- noun altitude Height of rank or excellence; superiority. 0
- noun altitude (dated, in the plural) Elevation of spirits; heroics; haughty airs. 0
- noun altitude Highest point or degree. 0