plateau
A largely level expanse of land at a high elevationA largely level expanse of land at a high elevation; tableland.
» What is the altitude of the plateau?
Wie hoch liegt das Plateau?
Яка висота плато?
Meaning
5 sensesA largely level expanse of land at a high elevation; tableland.
Hochebene, Plateau
плато́plató, плоского́рьеploskogórʹje
плато́plató
A comparatively stable level after a period of increase. (of a varying quantity)
Plateau
(dated)An ornamental dish for the table; a tray or salver.
A notable level of attainment or achievement.
Any of several distinct, dose-dependent stages of a dextromethorphan trip.
- a relatively flat highland
Examples
31 sentencesWhat is the altitude of the plateau?
Яка висота плато?
deWie hoch liegt das Plateau?
Algeria's high plateaus are semi-desert.
Algeria's high plateaus are semi-arid.
Algeria's high plateaus are very arid.
Divorce rates might reach a plateau soon.
deDie Scheidungsrate könnte bald ein Plateau erreichen.
Translations
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Origin
Borrowed from French plateau, diminutive of plat (“a plate”); see plate. Doublet of platteBorrowed from French plateau, diminutive of plat (“a plate”); see plate. Doublet of platter.
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Forms
plural: plateaus / plateauxSynonyms
1 synonyms- a relatively flat highland:tableland
Word family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular