ὕψωμα

English (LSJ)

ατος, τό,

   A elevation, height, οὐ χθὼν οὐρανίοις ὑψώμασι [φθονέει] Ps.-Phoc.73; ὕ. τοῦ ἀέρος Ph.2.408; τὸ ὕ. τῆς ῥινός the bridge of the nose, Gal.18(1).796,806.    2 Astrol., exaltation of a heavenly body, opp. ταπείνωμα, Plu.2.149a, 782d, S.E.M.5.33, Ptol.Tetr. 37.    II metaph., exaltation, Vett.Val.92.29.