altitude

1. (noun) elevation esp above sea level or the earth's surface
Synonyms: height
Related Words: ceiling, elevation, level

2. (noun) the perpendicular distance from the base of a geometric figure to opposite vertex (or side if parallel)
Related Words: distance, length

3. (noun) angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
Synonyms: ALT, EL, elevation
Related Words: angular position



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