altigraph
|al-ti-graph|
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/ˈæltɪɡræf/
recording heights
Etymology
Etymology Information
'altigraph' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'altos,' where 'altos' meant 'high' and 'graph' meant 'to write or record.'
Historical Evolution
'altos' transformed into the English word 'altigraph,' maintaining its original meaning of recording heights.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to record heights,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a device used for recording altitudes.
The pilot used an altigraph to ensure the plane maintained the correct altitude.
Synonyms
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