Definition

Proper noun A specific mountain, a major peak in the Andes mountain range, located directly on the international border between Argentina and Chile. It is noted for its significant elevation.

Usage

This word is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to this specific geographical feature. It is typically used in contexts related to geography, mountaineering, and the natural features of South America.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Tupungato is one of the highest mountains in the Andes.
  • The expedition aimed to reach the summit of Tupungato.
  • The province is dominated by the massive presence of Tupungato.

Advanced Usage

• "The Tupungato volcano": While commonly referred to as a mountain, Tupungato is also identified as a potentially active stratovolcano. This usage appears in geological and volcanological contexts.
  • Geologists are monitoring the seismic activity of the Tupungato volcano.

Variants and Related Words

• Cerro Tupungato: An alternative name, using the Spanish word "Cerro" (hill/mountain).
  • The map indicated the location of Cerro Tupungato.

Synonyms

• Peak: A pointed top of a mountain.
• Summit: The highest point of a mountain.
• Mountain: A large natural elevation of the earth's surface.

Notes on Meaning

This word has a single, specific referent. It does not have multiple general meanings. Its usage is fixed to identifying this particular mountain/volcano.

Noun

1. a mountain in the Andes on the border between Argentina and Chile (22,310 feet high)