altitude

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Synonyms: aptitude, attitude, maltitude, multitude, platitude, latitude, acritude, altitudes, cattitude, lattitude, catitude

Antonyms: aptitude, attitude, maltitude, multitude, platitude, latitude, acritude, altitudes, cattitude, lattitude, catitude

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Noun

1. The [[absolute]] [[height]] of a location, usually measured from [[sea level]].
2. A [[vertical]] distance.
3. {{lb|en|geometry}} The line perpendicularly connecting a figure’s [[vertex]], especially a triangle’s [[apex]], to the side opposite to the vertex.
4. {{lb|en|geometry}} The length of such a line; the distance measured perpendicularly from a figure's [[vertex]] to the side opposite to the vertex.
5. {{lb|en|astronomy}} The [[angular]] distance of a [[heavenly body]] above our Earth's horizon.
6. Height of rank or excellence; superiority.
7. {{lb|en|dated|in the plural}} Elevation of spirits; heroics; haughty airs.
8. Highest point or degree.
9. {{c|en|Algebra}}{{lb|en|[[commutative algebra]]|dated|of a [[ring]]}} [[Krull dimension]].
10. {{lb|en|[[commutative algebra]]|of an [[ideal]]}} [[height|Height]].

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