Elevation: meaning, definitions and examples

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elevation

 

[ ˌɛləˈveɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mountain climbing

The height above sea level of a point on the earth's surface.

Synonyms

altitude, height, level

Examples of usage

  • The elevation of Mount Everest is 8,848 meters.
  • The hikers struggled with the high elevation.
Context #2 | Noun

architecture

The vertical distance from a given level to a point or object.

Synonyms

floor, height, level

Examples of usage

  • The elevation of the building was carefully designed.
  • The architect presented the different elevations of the house.
Context #3 | Noun

emotions

The act of lifting someone up or making them feel better.

Synonyms

boost, raise, uplift

Examples of usage

  • Her kind words were an elevation to my spirits.
  • He provided emotional elevation during a difficult time.

Translations

Translations of the word "elevation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 elevação

🇮🇳 ऊँचाई

🇩🇪 Erhebung

🇮🇩 ketinggian

🇺🇦 висота

🇵🇱 wzniesienie

🇯🇵 上昇 (じょうしょう)

🇫🇷 élévation

🇪🇸 elevación

🇹🇷 yükseklik

🇰🇷 고도

🇸🇦 ارتفاع

🇨🇿 vyvýšení

🇸🇰 vyvýšenie

🇨🇳 提升

🇸🇮 višina

🇮🇸 hækkun

🇰🇿 биіктік

🇬🇪 ამაღლება

🇦🇿 yüksəklik

🇲🇽 elevación

Etymology

The word 'elevation' originated in the 16th century from the Latin word 'elevatio', meaning a lifting up or raising. Over time, it has evolved to encompass various meanings related to height, level, and emotional upliftment. The concept of elevation is fundamental in geography, architecture, and psychology, reflecting the importance of vertical distance and positive influence in different contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,881, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.