English dictionary
longitudinal
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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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of or relating to lines of longitude
ExamplesLongitudinal reckoning by the navigator.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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Of or pertaining to longitude or length; as, <i>longitudinal</i> distance.
Source: webster1913
noun
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A railway sleeper lying parallel with the rail.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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running lengthwise
ExamplesA thin longitudinal strip.
Longitudinal measurements of the hull.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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over an extended time
ExamplesA longitudinal study of twins.
Source: WordNet 3.0