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Plateau

//plæˈtoʊ// name, noun, verb

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A state of Nigeria in the North Central geopolitical zone. Capital and largest city: Jos.
  2. 2
    A surname
  3. 3
    Former name of Lusong: a barangay of Buenavista, Bohol, Philippines.
Noun
  1. 1
    A largely level expanse of land at a high elevation; tableland.
  2. 2
    a relatively flat highland wordnet
  3. 3
    A comparatively stable level after a period of increase. (of a varying quantity)

    "Childhood obesity, rising for more than two decades, appears to have hit a plateau, a potentially significant milestone in the battle against excessive weight gain among children."

  4. 4
    An ornamental dish for the table; a tray or salver. dated
  5. 5
    A notable level of attainment or achievement.
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  1. 6
    Any of several distinct, dose-dependent stages of a dextromethorphan trip.
Verb
  1. 1
    (of a varying quantity) To reach a stable level after a period of increase; to level off. intransitive

Etymology

Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

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

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