What does equatorial mean?
Equatorial means (geography) Of, near, or relating to the equator..
Equatorial
/ˌɛkwəˈtɔːɹiəl/ · adjective
Meaning
(geography) Of, near, or relating to the equator..
Definitions by Sense
- (geography) Of, near, or relating to the equator.
- Relating to the midline of any approximately spherical object.
- (organic chemistry) of a bond, lying approximately in the plane of a ring, perpendicular to its axis
- (astronomy) A kind of telescope mounted so as to have two axes of motion at right angles to each other, one of them parallel to the axis of the Earth, and each carrying a graduated circle, one for measuring declination, and the other right ascension, or the hour angle, so that the telescope may be directed, even in the daytime, to any star or other object whose right ascension and declination are known.
Example Sentences
That plant is best suited to equatorial climates.
Synonyms for equatorial
Antonyms for equatorial
Related Words
Word Forms
- more equatorial
- most equatorial
- equatorials
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for equatorial?
Common synonyms include tropical, pantropic, pantropical, tropic.
What is the opposite of equatorial?
Possible antonyms include polar.
How do you use equatorial in a sentence?
That plant is best suited to equatorial climates.
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