altimetrically
|al-ti-met-ri-cal-ly|
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/ˌæl.tɪˈmɛ.trɪ.kəl.i/
(altimetric)
related to altitude measurement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'altimetrically' originates from 'altimetric', which is derived from the Latin word 'altus', meaning 'high'.
Historical Evolution
'altimetric' changed from the Latin word 'altimetricus' and eventually became the modern English word 'altimetric'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to measuring height', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner related to the measurement of altitude.
The drone flew altimetrically to ensure it maintained a safe distance from the ground.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/05 07:36