Definitions for Plateau
plæˈtoʊ; esp. Brit. ˈplæt oʊ; -ˈtoʊz, -toʊzplateau

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.8 / 4 votes

1. tableland, plateaunoun

   a relatively flat highland

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. plateaunoun

   A largely level expanse of land at a high elevation; tableland.

2. plateaunoun

   A comparatively stable level in something that varies.

3. plateaunoun

   (sports broadcast jargon) A notable level of attainment or achievement.

4. plateauverb

   Reach a stable level; level off.

5. Etymology: From plateau, diminutive of plat; see plate.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Plateau

   In geology and physical geography, a plateau (; French: [plato]; pl. plateaus or plateaux), also called a high plain or a tableland, is an area of a highland consisting of flat terrain that is raised sharply above the surrounding area on at least one side. Often one or more sides have deep hills or escarpments. Plateaus can be formed by a number of processes, including upwelling of volcanic magma, extrusion of lava, and erosion by water and glaciers. Plateaus are classified according to their surrounding environment as intermontane, piedmont, or continental. A few plateaus may have a small flat top while others have wide ones.

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1. plateau

   A plateau is a flat or gently sloping elevated area that has been uplifted due to various geological processes. It is characterized by steep or cliff-like sides, and a flat or slightly undulating top. Plateaus can be found on land or underwater. They can be formed through volcanic activity, by erosion, or by uplifting of the Earth's crust.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Plateaunoun

   a flat surface; especially, a broad, level, elevated area of land; a table-land

2. Plateaunoun

   an ornamental dish for the table; a tray or salver

3. Etymology: [F., fr. OF. platel, properly a little plate. See Plate.]

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1. Plateau

   In geology and earth science, a plateau, also called a high plain or tableland, is an area of highland, usually consisting of relatively flat terrain.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Plateau

   pla-tō′, n. a broad flat space on an elevated position: a tableland:—pl. Plateaus, Plateaux (pla-tōz′). [Fr.,—O. Fr. platel, dim. of plat.]

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. plateau

   An upland flat-topped elevation.

Matched Categories

1. • Highland

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Plateau in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Plateau in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of Plateau in a Sentence

1. Michael Miranda:

   It sounds terrible, but she’s actually very lucky, because the rehab from this bony injury is a lot quicker than the rehab from an ACL (tear), you hate to see an athlete injured in any way, but at the same time, an ACL versus an impaction injury to the tibial plateau, this is the much better injury.

2. Takeshi Inomata:

   It is probable that many people from surrounding areas gathered for special occasions, possibly tied to calendrical cycles, the rituals probably involved processions along the causeways and within the rectangular plaza. The people also deposited symbolic objects such as jade axes in the center of the plateau.

3. Chief Executive Mike Jackson:

   In a growing market you can be aggressive, once you hit a plateau you have to bring those inventories into line. We have changed our forward orders.

4. John Pearson:

   If you see peaks all year it becomes a plateau, we see e-commerce as an enduring trend.

5. Dave Mirra:

   It was never going to be that fun for me to go on riding on a plateau level and not keep progressing, but by the same token I got to a point where I really couldn't take getting injured anymore in the name of progression, it put me in a stalemate. I probably could have milked BMX for a lot longer if I'd really wanted to, but that's not my style.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Plateau
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Plateau
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plateau
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Plateau
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Plateau
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Plateau
8. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=Plateau
9. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Plateau