Elevation

Pronunciation: /ˌɛləˈveɪʃən/

Definitions of elevation

noun the height above a given level, especially sea level

Example Sentences

A1 The mountain has a high elevation.

A2 The elevation of the building allows for great views of the city.

B1 The elevation of the land caused flooding during heavy rains.

B2 The elevation of the plane was steadily increasing as it prepared for landing.

C1 The architect designed the house to take advantage of the natural elevation of the land.

C2 The elevation of the tower allowed for a breathtaking panoramic view of the entire city.

Examples of elevation in a Sentence

formal The elevation of the mountain peak is 14,505 feet above sea level.

informal The elevation gain on this hike is no joke, my legs are burning!

slang I can feel the elevation kicking in, I might need to take it easy for a bit.

figurative His promotion to manager was a significant elevation in his career.

Grammatical Forms of elevation

• past tense: elevated
• plural: elevations
• comparative: more elevated
• superlative: most elevated
• present tense: elevates
• future tense: will elevate
• perfect tense: have elevated
• continuous tense: is elevating
• singular: elevation
• positive degree: elevated
• infinitive: to elevate
• gerund: elevating
• participle: elevating

Origin and Evolution of elevation

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'elevation' originated from the Latin word 'elevatio', which means a raising or lifting up.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'elevation' has retained its meaning of height or upward movement, but it has also come to be used in various contexts such as geography, architecture, and even in a metaphorical sense to describe a person's moral or intellectual advancement.