altitude

Meaning

Noun

• The absolute height of a location, usually measured from sea level.
• A vertical distance.
• The distance measured perpendicularly from a figure's vertex to the opposite side of the vertex.
• The angular distance of a heavenly body above our Earth's horizon.
• Height of rank or excellence; superiority.
• Elevation of spirits; heroics; haughty airs.
• Highest point or degree.

Origin

• From Middle English, borrowed from Latin altitūdō, from altus.