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Definition of Plateau
1. Noun. A relatively flat highland.
Exact synonyms: Tableland
Specialized synonyms: Canadian Shield, Laurentian Highlands, Laurentian Plateau, Ardennes, Najd, Nejd, Guiana Highlands, Cambrian Mountains, Colorado Plateau, Llano Estacado, Massif Central
Generic synonyms: Highland, Upland
Specialized synonyms: Mesa, Table, Bench, Terrace
Specialized synonyms: Canadian Shield, Laurentian Highlands, Laurentian Plateau, Ardennes, Najd, Nejd, Guiana Highlands, Cambrian Mountains, Colorado Plateau, Llano Estacado, Massif Central
Generic synonyms: Highland, Upland
Specialized synonyms: Mesa, Table, Bench, Terrace
Definition of Plateau
1. n. A flat surface; especially, a broad, level, elevated area of land; a table- land.
Definition of Plateau
1. a level stretch of elevated land [n -TEAUS or -TEAUX] / to reach a period or condition of stability [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Plateau
1. A flat elevated segment of a graphic record. Origin: Fr. (05 Mar 2000)