altitude

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Mathematics Technical

n. the height of a shape, like a triangle, measured from the bottom to the top point.

n. the perpendicular distance from the vertex of a geometric figure to the opposite side or the plane containing the base.

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“To find the area of the triangle, you must first measure its altitude.”

“The student calculated the area of the scalene triangle by identifying the altitude from the highest vertex to the extended base line.”

C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Science Technical

n. the angle of a star or planet above the horizon.

n. the angular distance of a celestial object above the observer's horizon, measured in degrees.

“The navigator measured the altitude of the North Star to find their position.”

“By determining the altitude and azimuth of the celestial body, the researchers were able to pinpoint its exact coordinates in the night sky.”

C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Literary

n. a very high level of quality, rank, or importance.

n. a figurative height of excellence, rank, or superiority.

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“The poet reached a new altitude of fame after her latest book.”

“Few statesmen have ever achieved such an altitude of moral authority within the international community during their own lifetimes.”