alta
adj. C2 Proficiency US //ˈɑɫtə// al·ta
adj. a very old word for high. It is mostly found in old poetry or in the names of places and stars.
adj. high or elevated in position or status. Primarily archaic or poetic; survives largely in astronomical nomenclature and place names.
The star Altair is part of the constellation Aquila.
The poet described the alta peaks of the mountains reaching toward the heavens.
Usage
Used primarily in poetic, archaic, or specialized scientific contexts.