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Definitions from WordNet

Noun plateau has 1 sense
  1. tableland, plateau - a relatively flat highland
    --1 is a kind of highland, upland
    --1 has particulars:
     Ardennes; Nejd, Najd; Guiana Highlands; Colorado Plateau; Llano Estacado; mesa, table; terrace, bench

Definitions from the Web

Term: Plateaux

Noun (Plural: plateaux)

1. A high, flat, and elevated area of land with steep sides, often found at the top of a mountain or between mountain ranges.

- The snow-capped plateaux in the Himalayas offer breathtaking views to trekkers and mountaineers.

- The hikers set up camp on the plateaux, enjoying the panoramic beauty of the surrounding valleys.

Noun (Plural: plateaux)

2. A state of little or no change, often referring to a stable period or lack of progress in a particular situation.

- Despite receiving countless recommendations, the company seems to have reached a plateaux in terms of sales growth.

- After studying diligently for weeks, John's grades hit a plateaux and he struggled to see any improvement.

Adjective

3. Pertaining to or characteristic of a flat, elevated land.

- The explorers marveled at the plateaux landscape, captured perfectly in the mesmerizing sunset photograph.

- The species of plants found on the plateaux regions have adapted to survive harsh weather conditions.

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