Elevation

Related Terms:

monocrotism backsight levation mount of venus hyperfiltration overelevation inspiration sublevation eprouvette orometer masl sag sursumversion mamelon umbo ascent elevational highland hoist monticulus ridge self elevation elevations fasl sublimation pantometer papillulate granulate paleoelevation elevate papula geometrical elevator parotoid lift verumontanum contour line o.d magnanimity line of sight highflier panagiarion skydip profile depression high country upland elevationally inclinometer plan head for hills foot level highlining radiogoniometry fansipan colliculus circumvallate heightened head peak gibbose lowland sacring bell flood stage orograph high level geoid promontory monoclinal catacrotic molecast plateau flatlands contour interval columbiad exaltation elevated backsplit facade bathyorographical higher upliftment heightmap raising jugum petrosum arsis hill station highpointing superexaltation highwire walker orthography relief direction metastoma projection alpinist keyline lifting high point hypsometry phlyctenular wei mamelonated lockage octant uvula hill slope high wave rise rank climb

Definitions:

Noun

elevation lift raising

Definition: the event of something being raised upward; "an elevation of the temperature in the afternoon"; "a raising of the land resulting from volcanic activity"

acme height elevation peak pinnacle summit superlative meridian tiptop top

Definition: the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development; "his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty"; "the artist's gifts are at their acme"; "at the height of her career"; "the peak of perfection"; "summer was at its peak"; "...catapulted Einstein to the pinnacle of fame"; "the summit of his ambition"; "so many highest superlatives achieved by man"; "at the top of his profession"

elevation EL altitude ALT

Definition: angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)

natural elevation elevation

Definition: a raised or elevated geological formation

elevation

Definition: distance of something above a reference point (such as sea level); "there was snow at the higher elevations"

elevation

Definition: (ballet) the height of a dancer's leap or jump; "a dancer of exceptional elevation"

elevation

Definition: drawing of an exterior of a structure

aggrandizement aggrandisement elevation

Definition: the act of increasing the wealth or prestige or power or scope of something; "the aggrandizement of the king"; "his elevation to cardinal"

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