plateau

nounverbattested in dialogue

United Kingdom//ˈplætəʊ//
United States//plæˈtoʊ//

A largely level expanse of land at a high elevation; tableland.

noun

1
A largely level expanse of land at a high elevation; tableland.
2
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.
3
datedAn ornamental dish for the table; a tray or salver.
4
A notable level of attainment or achievement.
5
Any of several distinct, dose-dependent stages of a dextromethorphan trip.

Etymology

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

verb

1
To reach a stable level after a period of increase; to level off.
Mr. [Jensen] Huang is nevertheless correct. Adoption has plateaued.

Forms

plural: plateaus, plateaux
past tense: plateaued
past participle: plateaued
present participle: plateauing
third person singular: plateaus

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plateau · A largely level expanse of land at a high elevation; tableland.

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