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Definition of altimeter

altimeter

/ælˈtɪm.ə.tɚ/
al · tim · e · ter
Plural:altimeters
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Adjective:altimetric
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altimeter Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An instrument used to measure the altitude of an object above a fixed reference level, such as sea level, widely used in aviation, aerospace, and mountaineering.

Example

"Before descending through the dense clouds, the pilot carefully checked the altimeter to ensure the aircraft was at a safe cruising altitude."

• Rhymes for altimeter

• Nearby Words

alternatively
alternator
although
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altitude
alto
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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century from the Latin word 'altus' (meaning 'high') combined with the suffix '-meter' (from Greek 'metron', meaning 'measure').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Altimeter. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/altimeter
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