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elevations

The word “elevations” has 4 syllables: el-e-va-tions

It's pronounced as /ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃənz/

What is synonym and antonym for elevations?

In the thesaurus, “elevations” has 8 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for elevations along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for elevations

  • advancements
  • altitudes
  • ascents
  • cliffs
  • hills
  • mounds
  • mountains
  • promotions

Antonyms for elevations

  • degradations
  • demotions
  • depositions
  • depressions
  • lowlands
  • reductions
  • valleys

Meanings of elevations

  • noun
    1. The act of raising from a lower place, condition, or quality to a higher; said of material things, persons, the mind, the voice, etc.
    2. The condition of being or feeling elevated; heightened; exaltation.
    3. That which is raised up or elevated; an elevated place or station.
    4. The distance of a celestial object above the horizon, or the arc of a vertical circle intercepted between it and the horizon; altitude.
    5. The measured vertical distance from the peak of a mountain or hill to its bordering lowlands.
    6. The angle which the gnomon makes with the substylar line.
    7. The movement of the axis of a piece in a vertical plane; also, the angle of elevation, that is, the angle between the axis of the piece and the line of sight; distinguished from direction.
    8. A geometrical projection of a building, or other object, on a plane perpendicular to the horizon; orthographic projection on a vertical plane; called by the ancients the orthography.
    9. The raising of the host—representing Christ’s body—in a mass or Holy Communion service.

Example Sentences

  • The map shows the various elevations of the terrain.
  • The hike became more difficult as we reached higher elevations.
  • Different elevations of the building provide unique views of the city.
  • The elevations of the mountains were measured to determine the highest peak.
  • The engineer carefully considered the elevations when designing the road.

On this page you'll find 15 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to elevations, such as: advancements, altitudes, ascents, cliffs, degradations, demotions, depositions.

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