plateau

Meanings

• noun

  A level or flat-topped area, especially one forming a high point in a mountain range.

  - "The hikers reached the plateau with stunning views of the valley below."
  - "The plateau is a popular spot for camping and picnicking."

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Pronunciation

1. /plæˈtoʊ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with plateau
traverse , grave , rave , cave , wave

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Variants

List of all variants of plateau that leads to same result
plateau , plateaus , plateaux , plateaued , plateauing , Appalachian Plateau , Coconino Plateau , Colorado Plateau , Columbia Plateau , Cumberland Plateau , Edwards Plateau , Kaibab Plateau , Kimberley Plateau , the Kimberley

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Etymology

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From Old French plateau, from plat 'flat'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'plateau' is also used in geology to describe a flat-lying stratigraphic unit.

2. The term 'plateau' is also used in psychology to describe a leveling off in progress or improvement.

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Related Concepts

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1. summit: A higher point on a mountain or hill than a plateau. A plateau is often the base or starting point for a summit climb.

2. plateau effect: A leveling off in progress or improvement, as in a business or a personal achievement, where continued effort fails to produce noticeable results.

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Culture

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In literature, plateaus are often used as settings for adventure stories, as in the novel 'The Plateau of Luna' by Arthur C. Clarke. In art, plateaus are depicted in various forms, from realistic landscapes to abstract representations.

How to Memorize "plateau"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a flat-topped mountain or hill. Visualize the hikers standing on the plateau, looking out at the surrounding landscape.
   - Visualize the plateau as a base or starting point for a climb to a summit.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'plateau' with 'flat' or 'level'.
   - Associate the word 'plateau' with a mountain or hill top.
   - Associate the word 'plateau' with a starting point or base for a climb.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Plateaus are Peaks Preparation', to remember that a plateau is a flat-topped area that can be the starting point for a peak or summit climb.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Plateau Paves the Way', to remember that a plateau is a level area that paves the way for further progress or adventure.

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