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altitudes

noun

Meaning

  1. The absolute height of a location, usually measured from sea level.
  2. A vertical distance.
  3. The distance measured perpendicularly from a figure's vertex to the opposite side of the vertex.
  4. The angular distance of a heavenly body above our Earth's horizon.
  5. Height of rank or excellence; superiority.
  6. (in the plural) Elevation of spirits; heroics; haughty airs.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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