Longitude
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈlɒnd͡ʒɪtʃuːd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Longitude is a noun meaning (geography) Angular distance measured west or east of the prime meridian.
Meaning
(geography) Angular distance measured west or east of the prime meridian.
More Meanings
- (geography, astronomy) Any imaginary line perpendicular to the equator and part of a great circle passing through the North Pole and South Pole.
- (archaic) Length.
Example Sentences
His shoulders are remarkably sloping, giving an appearance of great longitude to his neck.
The floor consists of a corrugated steel section attached by welding to the body longitudes and cross members.
But was it responsible governance to pass the Longitude Act without other efforts to protect British seamen? Or might it have been subterfuge—a disingenuous attempt to shift attention away from the realities of their life at sea.
Word Forms
- longitudes
Synonyms for longitude
Depending on context, synonyms include meridian.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include meridian, east, latitude, long, length, longitudinal.
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