elevation
UK: ˌelɪˈveɪʃn | US: ˌeləˈveɪʃn
n. the height of a place above sea level or ground level
n. the act of raising something to a higher position or level
n. a raised or elevated area of land
elevation = elev<raise> + ation<noun suffix>
- elev: From Latin elevare ("to lift up"), combining e- (variant of ex-, meaning "out") + levare ("to lighten, raise," from levis "light in weight").
- ation: A noun-forming suffix indicating an action or process, derived from Latin -atio.
Etymology Origin:
The word "elevation" traces back to Latin elevatio, rooted in the concept of lifting or lightening. The morpheme elev captures the idea of upward movement, while -ation turns it into a noun denoting the process or result of being raised. Over time, it expanded from literal lifting (e.g., elevating objects) to abstract and geographical meanings (e.g., elevation of land).
The elevation of the mountain peak is 4,000 meters above sea level.
The elevation of her status came after years of hard work.
The architect designed the building with a slight elevation to prevent flooding.
The balloon's rapid elevation surprised the passengers.
The map shows the elevation changes across the hiking trail.