alto-stratus

al·to-stra·tus

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [al-toh strey-tuh s, strat-uh s]
- /ˈæl toʊ ˈstreɪ təs, ˈstræt əs/
- /ˈæl.təʊ ˈstreɪ.təs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-toh strey-tuh s, strat-uh s]
- /ˈæl toʊ ˈstreɪ təs, ˈstræt əs/

Definition of alto-stratus word

noun plural alto-stratus a cloud of a class characterized by a generally uniform gray sheet or layer, lighter in color than nimbostratus and darker than cirrostratus: of medium altitude, about 8000–20,000 feet (2450–6100 meters). 1

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Origin of alto-stratus

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

First recorded in 1890-95; alto- + stratus

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Parts of speech for Alto-stratus

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alto-stratus popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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