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altitude

The correct spelling is altitude.

How to pronounce altitude

/ˈælt.ɪˌtjuːd/
noun

IPA: /ˈælt.ɪˌtjuːd/

Say it like: Alt-itu-de

The correct spelling is altitude. The absolute height of a location, usually measured from sea level. For example: "As the altitude increases, the temperature gets lower, so remember to bring warm clothes to the mountains."

Usage Examples

As the altitude increases, the temperature gets lower, so remember to bring warm clothes to the mountains.

The perpendicular height of a triangle is known as its altitude.

Definition

noun

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

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