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What is the difference between plateau and tableland?

plateau | tableland |

As nouns the difference between plateau and tableland

is that plateau is a largely level expanse of land at a high elevation; tableland while tableland is a relatively flat region of terrain, particularly in reference to surrounding terrain.

As a verb plateau

is reach a stable level; level off.

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 ----

    tableland

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A relatively flat region of terrain, particularly in reference to surrounding terrain.
  • * 1913 ,
  • One January day, thirty years ago, the little town of Hanover, anchored on a windy Nebraska tableland , was trying not to be blown away.

    See also

    * plateau * plain * prairie