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altostratus

|al-to-stra-tus|

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/ˌæltəˈstreɪtəs/

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/ˌæltəʊˈstrɑːtəs/

high cloud layer

Etymology

Etymology Information

'altostratus' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'altus' meaning 'high' and 'stratus' meaning 'layer'.

Historical Evolution

'altus' and 'stratus' combined in Latin to form 'altostratus', which was adopted into English to describe a specific type of cloud.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'high layer', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a type of cloud forming a uniform gray sheet or layer, typically covering the entire sky, and occurring at medium altitudes.

The sky was covered with a thick layer of altostratus clouds, indicating the possibility of rain.

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Last updated: 2025/07/05 13:51