 longitudinal |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] running lengthwise | |
| Examples: | "a thin longitudinal strip" "longitudinal measurements of the hull" |
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| Related terms: | lengthwise | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] of or relating to lines of longitude | |
| Examples: | "longitudinal reckoning by the navigator" |
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| Related terms: | meridian | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] over an extended time | |
| Examples: | "a longitudinal study of twins" |
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| Related terms: | long | |
| Similar spelling: |
longitudinally longitude longstanding |
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