ALT

elevation, EL, altitude, ALT

(noun) angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

Alt (plural Alts)

(computing) A modifier key used to change (alternate) the function of other pressed keys.

Anagrams

• ATL, Atl., LAT, LTA, Lat., TLA, Tal, lat, lat.

Etymology 1

Noun

alt (uncountable)

(music) High pitch, of a voice or instrument; especially, the octave above the top line of the treble stave. [from 16th c.]

(now, archaic) A state of excitement, a heightened emotional condition. [from 18th c.]

Etymology 2

Abbreviations.

Adjective

alt (not comparable)

Abbreviation of alternate.

Abbreviation of alternative, especially as a cultural phenomenon seen as being outside the mainstream of its genre.

Noun

alt (plural alts)

Abbreviation of altitude.

(Internet, gaming) An alternate or secondary character.

(Internet) An alternate account.

(finance) An alternative investment or alternative fund.

Anagrams

• ATL, Atl., LAT, LTA, Lat., TLA, Tal, lat, lat.

Source: Wiktionary


Alt, a. & n. Etym: [See Alto.] (Mus.)

Definition: The higher part of the scale. See Alto. To be in alt, to be in an exalted state of mind.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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