What does longitudinal mean?
Longitudinal means Running across a set direction of an object..
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/ˌlɒŋ.ɡɪˈtjuː.dɪ.nəl/ · adjective
Running across a set direction of an object..
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.
longitudinal studies
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.
Use longitudinal when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Longitudinal means Running across a set direction of an object..
Common synonyms include lengthwise, long, lengthways.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
The motion about the longitudinal axis of an airplane is called roll.
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