elevation — the height of a place above sea level
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the height of a place above sea level
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌelɪˈveɪʃn/
Example Sentences
- The pilot announced we were flying at an elevation of 30,000 feet, which explained why my bag of chips exploded.
- My fitness tracker says I climbed to an elevation of 2,000 meters, but all I did was take the elevator to my apartment.
- The doctor recommended elevation training to improve my stamina.
elevation
NOUN[/ˌelɪˈveɪʃn/]
the height of a place above sea level
The higher the elevation — the smaller everything below becomes.
An ELEVATOR in motion — elevation in action.
모든 고도 상승은 깨달음을 가져온다 — 그리고 모든 깨달음은 변화를 시작한다.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin elevare, meaning 'to lift up' or 'to raise'. The concept evolved from the literal physical act of lifting something to a higher position, extending metaphorically to denote raising in status, rank, or abstract qualities.
Breakdown
e- (out) + -levare (to lift, from levis meaning light) + -tion (action or result). The past participle elevatus combines with the suffix -tion to form the noun denoting the act or result of raising.
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📝Examples
“The pilot announced we were flying at an elevation of 30,000 feet, which explained why my bag of chips exploded.”
“My fitness tracker says I climbed to an elevation of 2,000 meters, but all I did was take the elevator to my apartment.”
“The doctor recommended elevation training to improve my stamina.”
“Her sudden elevation to manager caused quite a stir in the office.”
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