latitudinal

latitude

lat·i·tude

L0064800 (lăt′ĭ-to͞od′, -tyo͞od′)n.1. a. The angular distance north or south of the earth's equator, measured in degrees along a meridian, as on a map or globe.b. A region of the earth considered in relation to its distance from the equator: temperate latitudes.2. Astronomy The angular distance of a celestial body north or south of the ecliptic.3. Freedom from normal restraints, limitations, or regulations. See Synonyms at room.4. A range of values or conditions, especially the range of exposures over which a photographic film yields usable images.5. Archaic Width; breadth.

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[Middle English, geographical latitude, from Old French, width, from Latin lātitūdō, width, geographical latitude, from lātus, wide.]

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lat′i·tu′din·al (-to͞od′n-əl, -tyo͞od′-) adj.lat′i·tu′di·nal·ly adv.

lat•i•tu•di•nal

(ˌlæt ɪˈtud n l, -ˈtyud-)

adj. of or pertaining to latitude.

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latitudinal - of or relating to latitudes north or south

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