English Explanatory Dictionary

plateau

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A largely level expanse of land at a high elevation; tableland.
  2. A comparatively stable level after a period of increase. (of a varying quantity)
  3. An ornamental dish for the table; a tray or salver.
  4. A notable level of attainment or achievement.
  5. Any of several distinct, dose-dependent stages of a dextromethorphan trip.
verb
  1. To reach a stable level after a period of increase; to level off.
name
  1. A state of Nigeria in the North Central geopolitical zone. Capital and largest city: Jos.
  2. A surname
  3. Former name of Lusong: a barangay of Buenavista, Bohol, Philippines.

Pronunciation

/ˈplætəʊ/ /plæˈtoʊ/ en-us-plateau.ogg

Word forms

plateau plateaus plateaux plateauing plateaued

Etymology

Borrowed from French plateau, diminutive of plat (“a plate”); see plate. Doublet of platter.

Derived words

Cambridge Plateau Colorado Plateau Craven Plateau Edwards Plateau Iranian Plateau Loess Plateau Mexican Plateau Ozark Plateau plateau basalt plateau effect plateaulike plateau pika Tibetan Plateau Talbot-Plateau law
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