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Mensa

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Noun — In geology, a flat-topped, steep-sided landform, especially one seen on Mars and other planets — larger than a butte but similar in shape.

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a mensa on Mars the mensa of the altar

Etymology

From Latin mensa, meaning "table" — the same word used for the flat table-like altar top and, by extension, for flat-topped landforms.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Mensa” mean?

The word “Mensa” means in geology, a flat-topped, steep-sided landform, especially one seen on Mars and other planets — larger than a butte but similar in shape. In plain terms, a flat, table-shaped raised surface — either the top of an altar or a plateau-like landform, most often used talking about Mars.

How do you pronounce “Mensa”?

“Mensa” is pronounced MEHN-suh (/ˈmɛnsə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Mensa” in a sentence?

Here is “Mensa” used in a sentence: “The orbiter photographed a striking mensa rising from the Martian plain.”

What part of speech is “Mensa”?

“Mensa” is a noun.

Where does the word “Mensa” come from?

The word “Mensa” comes from Latin. From Latin mensa, meaning "table" — the same word used for the flat table-like altar top and, by extension, for flat-topped landforms.

How many meanings does “Mensa” have?

“Mensa” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in geology, a flat-topped, steep-sided landform, especially one seen on Mars and other planets — larger than a butte but similar in shape.

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