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/ˈætɪˌtjuːd/ · at·ti·tude
noun
- The position of the body or way of carrying oneself. The ballet dancer walked across the stage with a graceful attitude.
- Disposition or state of mind. She approached the meeting with a positive attitude.
- The orientation of a vehicle or other object relative to the horizon, direction of motion, or other objects. The pilot corrected the aircraft's nose‑up attitude before landing.
verb
- To assume or place in a particular position or orientation; to pose. He attituded himself against the wall, arms crossed, to look more intimidating.
- To express an attitude through one's posture, bearing, tone of voice, etc. She attituded her refusal with a calm, measured voice.
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Did you know? In early aviation, "attitude" became a standard term for an aircraft's pitch and roll, a usage that persists in modern flight manuals.