The absolute height of a location, usually measured from sea level.
As the altitude increases, the temperature gets lower, so remember to bring warm clothes to the mountains.
A vertical distance.
The distance measured perpendicularly from a figure's vertex to the opposite side of the vertex.
The perpendicular height of a triangle is known as its altitude.
The angular distance of a heavenly body above our Earth's horizon.
Height of rank or excellence; superiority.
(in the plural) Elevation of spirits; heroics; haughty airs.
Highest point or degree.