Longitudinal
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌlɒŋ.ɡɪˈtjuː.dɪ.nəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Longitudinal is an adjective meaning Running across a set direction of an object.
Meaning
Running across a set direction of an object.
More Meanings
- Relating to the geographical longitude.
- (sciences) Of a study, sampling data over time rather than merely once.
- Any longitudinal piece, as in shipbuilding etc.
- (rail transport) A railway sleeper lying parallel with the rail.
Example Sentences
longitudinal studies
The motion about the longitudinal axis of an airplane is called roll.
The longitudinal position of a ship refers to its angular distance east or west from the prime meridian.
Examining national longitudinal data, Mossakowski has found that people who were unemployed for long periods in their teens or early 20s are far more likely to develop a habit of heavy drinking (five or more drinks in one sitting) by the time they approach middle age.
Word Forms
- longitudinals
Synonyms for longitudinal
Depending on context, synonyms include lengthwise, long.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lengthwise, long, length, transverse, sectional, vertical.
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