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ALTITUDE

(noun)

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There are 3 meanings of the word Altitude.

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Altitude - as a noun

Elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface

Example: "The altitude gave her a headache"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
height
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
elevation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The perpendicular distance from the base of a geometric figure to the opposite vertex (or side if parallel)

Angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
altelelevation

Example Sentences

"The airplane reached an altitude of 30,000 feet."
"The climbers struggled to adjust to the high altitude."
"The altitude of the city makes it prone to colder temperatures."
"The satellite was orbiting at an altitude of 500 miles."
"The pilot had to maintain a constant altitude during the flight."
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Word Game Points

Is ALTITUDE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, altitude is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ALTITUDE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is ALTITUDE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, altitude is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ALTITUDE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is ALTITUDE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, altitude is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ALTITUDE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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