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Plateau vs Escarpment - What's the difference?

plateau | escarpment |

As nouns the difference between plateau and escarpment

is that plateau is a largely level expanse of land at a high elevation; tableland while escarpment is a steep descent or declivity; steep face or edge of a ridge; ground about a fortified place, cut away nearly vertically to prevent hostile approach.

As a verb plateau

is reach a stable level; level off.

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.
    • English nouns with irregular plurals ----

    escarpment

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A steep descent or declivity; steep face or edge of a ridge; ground about a fortified place, cut away nearly vertically to prevent hostile approach.