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longitudinal

Longitudinal (adj) means running across a set direction of an object.

adj
1
Running across a set direction of an object.
2
Running in the direction of the long axis of a body.
3
Relating to the geographical longitude.
4
Of a study, sampling data over time rather than merely once.
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Etymology

From Latin longitūdin- + -al, from oblique stem of Latin longitūdō, from longus + -tūdō. By surface analysis, longitude + -al.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of longitudinal?

"longitudinal" (adj) means running across a set direction of an object.

What are the different meanings of longitudinal?

"longitudinal" has 3 main meanings: 1. Running across a set direction of an object; 2. Running in the direction of the long axis of a body; 3. Relating to the geographical longitude.

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