plateaus

Meanings

• noun

  A flat-topped landform that rises sharply on at least one side, forming a plateau.

• noun

  A level or flat area in a particular field or sphere.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with plateaus
traverses , averages , surpasses

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Variants

List of all variants of plateaus that leads to same result
plateau , plateaus , plateaux , plateaued , plateauing

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Etymology

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From the Spanish word 'plataua' or 'platea', meaning 'flat' or 'broad platform'.

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Trivia

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1. The highest plateau in the world is the Tibetan Plateau, which is over 14,000 feet above sea level.

2. Plateaus can form due to various geological processes, including volcanic activity and tectonic uplift.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mesa: A type of plateau with a flat top and steep sides, often formed by erosion.

2. Tableland: A large, flat-topped area of land, often used interchangeably with plateau.

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Culture

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Plateaus have been significant in various cultures throughout history. In literature, plateaus have been used to represent a sense of stagnation or a barrier that must be overcome. In art, plateaus have been depicted as flat, expansive landscapes. In music, the term 'plateau' has been used to describe a level of performance or success.

How to Memorize "plateaus"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a flat, elevated landform with steep sides.
   - Visualize the top of the plateau as being level and flat.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'plateau' with the image of a flat, elevated landform.
   - Think of a mountain peak that has a flat top, like a plateau.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Plateaus are peaks without pinnacles' to remember the definition.
   - Create a visual image of a plateau in your mind to help remember the definition.

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