Altitude: meaning, definitions and examples
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altitude
[ ˈæltɪtjuːd ]
in aviation
The height above the ground or sea level at which an aircraft is flying.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The pilot adjusted the altitude to avoid turbulence.
- The plane reached a cruising altitude of 35,000 feet.
in geography
The vertical distance of a point or object above a reference point, such as sea level or the earth's surface.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The city is located at an altitude of 500 meters above sea level.
- The mountain climber experienced altitude sickness at high elevations.
Translations
Translations of the word "altitude" in other languages:
🇵🇹 altitude
🇮🇳 ऊँचाई
🇩🇪 Höhe
🇮🇩 ketinggian
🇺🇦 висота
🇵🇱 wysokość
🇯🇵 高度 (こうど)
🇫🇷 altitude
🇪🇸 altitud
🇹🇷 irtifa
🇰🇷 고도 (高度)
🇸🇦 ارتفاع
🇨🇿 nadmořská výška
🇸🇰 nadmorská výška
🇨🇳 高度 (gāodù)
🇸🇮 nadmorska višina
🇮🇸 hæð
🇰🇿 биіктік
🇬🇪 სიმაღლე
🇦🇿 hündürlük
🇲🇽 altitud
Etymology
The word 'altitude' originated from the Latin word 'altitudo', derived from 'altus' meaning 'high'. It has been used in various contexts to refer to the height above a specific point, whether in aviation, geography, or general elevation. Altitude plays a crucial role in aviation for safe flying and navigation, while in geography, it defines the vertical distance of a location. The concept of altitude has been significant in human history, especially in exploration and understanding of the Earth's topography.