elevation

CEFRC1

/ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃn̩/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The height of a place or object above sea level.

  2. 02

    noun

    The act of raising something to a higher position.

Examples

  • The treeline in the German alps lies at an elevation of about 1800 meters.

  • What is the capital of the state with the highest elevation?

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. That which is raised up or elevated; an elevated place or station.

  2. The condition of being or feeling elevated; heightened; exaltation.

  3. The act of raising from a lower place, condition, or quality to a higher; said of material things, persons, the mind, the voice, etc.

More examples

In context

  • As elevation increases, air pressure decreases.

  • elevation of mind, thoughts, or character

  • elevation to a throne

Antonyms

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Origin

noun

From Old French elevation, from Latin elevatio, equal to elevate + -ion.