Definition of tude

the height measured from sea level up to any given point
a distance measured upwards
the distance measured perpendicularly from a figure's vertex to the opposite side of the vertex
the distance measured angularly of a heavenly body above our Earth's horizon

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Spanish: altitud

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amplitude

noun

the measure of something's size; magnitude
(mathematics) the maximum absolute value of the vertical component of a periodic curve
(physics) the maximum absolute value of some quantity that varies periodically

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apparent magnitude

noun

(star) a numerical measure of the brightness of a star, planet etc.; a decrease of 1 unit represents an increase in the light received by a factor of 2.512

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aptitude

noun

natural ability to acquire knowledge or skill
the condition of being suitable

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Etymology: See apt

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attitude

noun

The position of the body or way of carrying oneself.

- The ballet dancer walked with a graceful ,
  1. Disposition or state of mind.
- but had a lazy to work.
  1. A negative, irritating, or irritated attitude. (From attitude problem.)
- "Don't give me your attitude."
  1. The orientation of an aircraft or other vehicle relative to the horizon, direction of motion etc.
- The airliner had to land with a nose-up after the incident.

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beatitude

noun

(uncountable) Supreme, utmost bliss and happiness.
Any one of the Biblical blessings given by Jesus in Matthew 5:3-12, each beginning as "Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth"(Matthew 5:5), ect...

Etymology: , beatus

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certitude

noun

(uncountable) sureness, certainty

I have absolute certitude about that.
(countable) Something that is a certainty.

Taxes are obviously certitudes.

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Etymology: From French, certitude.

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consuetude

noun

custom, Custom, familiarity.

1819: "the stain hath become engrained by time and ; let thy reformation be cautious, as it is just and wise." " Walter Scott, Ivanhoe

Etymology: From Old French Old French, consuetude or Latin consuetudo, from the past participle of Latin consuescere "accustom", corresponding to con- + suescere "become accustomed".

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decrepitude

noun

the state of being decrepit or worn out from age or long use

- 1781, Samuel Johnson, Lives of the Poets
- :There prevailed in his time an opinion, that the world was in its decay, and that we have had the misfortune to be produced in the of nature.
- 1839, Charles Dickens, Nicholas Nickleby
- :This was the probable destination of his sister Kate. His uncle had deceived him, and might he not consign her to some miserable place where her youth and beauty would prove a far greater curse than ugliness and ?

Etymology: decrepit + -tude

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desuetude

noun

disuse, obsolescence (for example, the state of a custom that is no longer observed nor practised)

- 1819, Sir Walter Scott, Bride of Lammermoor
- :... we of the house of Ravenswood do our endeavour in keeping up, by all just and lawful exertion of our baronial authority, that due and fitting connexion betwixt superior and vassal, which is in some danger of falling into , owing to the general license and misrule of these present unhappy times.

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Spanish: desuso

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etude

noun

(music) A song written as an exercise or for practice, rather than for performance

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Etymology: From the around the year 1837, from étude (meaning "study") from the word studium (meaning "spirit", "devotion" or "study").

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exactitude

noun

Exactness, accuracy; attention to small details.

Etymology: From French exactitude

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finitude

noun

Limitation.

Etymology: finire.

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fortitude

noun

the mental strength that enables someone to face pain, danger, hardship or adversity with resolute courage

Fortitude is Bravery on the side of Justice.

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gratitude

noun

The state of being grateful.

Translations:

Spanish: gratitud
(trans-bottom)

Etymology: From gratitudo.

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hebetude

noun

mental lethargy or dullness

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incertitude

noun

uncertainty, doubt, insecurity

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ineptitude

noun

the quality of being inept

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ingratitude

noun

A lack or absence of gratitude; thanklessness.

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lassitude

noun

Lethargy or lack of energy; fatigue.
listlessness, Listlessness or languor.

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