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Piedmont vs Plateau - What's the difference?

piedmont | plateau |

As nouns the difference between piedmont and plateau

is that piedmont is any region of foothills of a mountain range while plateau is a largely level expanse of land at a high elevation; tableland.

As a proper noun Piedmont

is region in the north of Italy.

As an adjective piedmont

is formed or lying at the foot of a mountain range.

As a verb plateau is

reach a stable level; level off.

piedmont

English

(wikipedia Piedmont)

Proper noun

(en proper noun)
  • Region in the north of Italy.
  • The region of the eastern US between the Appalachian mountains and the coastal plain, extending from eastern Alabama to northern New Jersey.

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    plateau

    English

    (wikipedia plateau)

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • A largely level expanse of land at a high elevation; tableland.
  • A comparatively stable level in something that varies.
  • (dated) An ornamental dish for the table; a tray or salver.
  • (sports, broadcasting) A notable level of attainment or achievement.

    • Verb

    (en verb)
  • Reach a stable level; level off.
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