plateau
A largely level expanse of land at a high elevation; tableland.
Other meanings
A comparatively stable level after a period of increase. of a varying quantity
A notable level of attainment or achievement.
Related words
- plateaulike
- Edwards Plateau
- Cambridge Plateau
- Colorado Plateau
- Craven Plateau
- Iranian Plateau
- Loess Plateau
- Mexican Plateau
- Tibetan Plateau
- plateau effect
- plateau basalt
- Ozark Plateau
Word history
From French "plateau".
Where this comes from
This definition is adapted from “plateau” on Wiktionary, by its contributors, published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.