Etymology
Borrowed from French plateau, diminutive of plat (a plate). Doublet of platter.
Noun
plateau (plural plateaus or plateaux)
- A largely level expanse of land at a high elevation; tableland.
- A comparatively stable level after a period of increase. (of a varying quantity)
- (sports, broadcasting) A notable level of attainment or achievement.
Verb
plateau (third-person singular simple present plateaus, present participle plateauing, simple past and past participle plateaued)
- (intransitive) (of a varying quantity) To reach a stable level after a period of increase; to level off.
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