ˌelɪˈveɪʃən n. 1 a
the process of elevating or
being elevated. b the
angle with the
horizontal,
esp. of a
gun or of the
direction of a
heavenly body. c the
height above a
given level, esp.
sea level. d a
high place or
position. 2 a a
drawing or
diagram made by
projection on a
vertical plane (cf. PLAN). b a flat drawing of the
front,
side, or
back of a
house etc. 3
Ballet a the
capacity of a
dancer to
attain height in springing movements. b the
action of tightening the muscles
and uplifting the body. øøelevational adj. (in
sense 2). [ME f. OF elevation or L elevatio: see ELEVATE]