alti-

1. a combining form with the meaning “high,” used in the formation of compound words:

   altigram, altitude.

alti-

combining_form

1. indicating height or altitude

   altimeter

Word History and Origins

Origin of alti-¹

Middle English < Latin alti- combining form of altus high

Word History and Origins

Origin of alti-¹

from Latin altus high

Example Sentences

Kim-Joy, a British baker and cookbook writer, teams up with the artist Alti Firmansyah for this story about Yan, who is struggling with low self-esteem and social anxiety.

From New York Times

Spiros Maliagors, AlTi's head of alternatives, said the crisis is about confidence, so deposit flows and liquidity are key.

From Reuters

Chechen Interior Minister Alti Alaudinov told Russian news agencies Saturday evening the attack took place after officers at the checkpoint noticed the woman exhibiting “strange behavior” and asked her to stop and present identification.

From Seattle Times

Chechen Interior Minister Alti Alaudinov told Russian news agencies Saturday evening the attack took place after officers at the checkpoint noticed the woman exhibiting “strange behavior” and asked her to stop and present identification.

From Washington Times

An altimeter registers the weight of air pressing down upon it and accurately equates this with an alti­tude of 10,000 feet.

From Slate