Altitude
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
the perpendicular distance from the base of a geometric figure to the opposite vertex (or side if parallel)
Framework senses
- §1
- elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface
- §2
- angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
- §3
- the perpendicular distance from the base of a geometric figure to the opposite vertex (or side if parallel)