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plateau

pla·teau

plateau

 
pronunciation:
plae to
parts of speech:
noun, intransitive verb
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part of speech: noun
inflections: plateaus, plateaux
definition 1: an elevated, relatively level area of land.
 
similar words:
table
definition 2: a period or state of stability or minimal change.
She made quick progress and then reached a plateau.
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part of speech: intransitive verb
inflections: plateaus, plateauing, plateaued
definition: to reach a state of stability or minimal change.