Plateau

Pronunciation: /pləˈtoʊ/

Definitions of plateau

noun an area of relatively level high ground

Example Sentences

A1 The land was flat with a plateau in the distance.

A2 The hikers reached a plateau after climbing for hours.

B1 The economy has reached a plateau and is not showing any signs of growth.

B2 The scientist studied the geological formations of the plateau for years.

C1 The plateau offered stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

C2 The plateau was a haven for rare plant and animal species.

Examples of plateau in a Sentence

formal The plateau is a flat-topped mountain usually found in arid regions.

informal Let's go for a hike up that plateau over there.

slang I'm tired of plateauing in my workout progress.

figurative After years of hard work, her career finally reached a plateau.

Grammatical Forms of plateau

• past tense: plateaued
• plural: plateaus
• comparative: more plateau
• superlative: most plateau
• present tense: plateaus
• future tense: will plateau
• perfect tense: have plateaued
• continuous tense: is plateauing
• singular: plateau
• positive degree: plateau
• infinitive: to plateau
• gerund: plateauing
• participle: plateaued

Origin and Evolution of plateau

First Known Use: 1754 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'plateau' originated from the French word 'plateau', which means a flat elevated area of land.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'plateau' has come to be used in English to describe a flat-topped area of land that is higher than its surroundings, often with steep cliffs on the sides.