plateau
Translation
plateau, tableland, stable period
Examples
The city is on a high plateau.
The city is on a high plateau.
His progress has reached a plateau.
His progress has reached a plateau.
Grammar Patterns
((to reach a plateau)) to get to a stage where there is no more development. His progress has reached a plateau.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tableland, highland
Etymology
From French `plateau`, diminutive of `plat` 'flat dish', related to 'plate'.
Memory Tips
A plateau is a large, flat 'plate' of land.