latitude
noun
Simple meaning
Freedom from normal restraints in conduct.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
latuhtoodSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈlætətud
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
Freedom from normal restraints in conduct
Scope for freedom of e.g. action or thought; freedom from restriction
geographyastronomycountable
The angular distance north or south from a planet's equator, measured along the meridian of that particular point.
geography
An imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator
Extent or scope; e.g. breadth, width or amplitude.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Varies by meaning
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Freedom from normal restraints in conduct
Used this way, latitude is a reasonably familiar word with a mildly favourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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- “The ship's captain checked the exact latitude on the map.”
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Word Family
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Compound terms
Established multiword terms.
An imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator.
The angular distance of a celestial body north or to the south of the celestial equator.
An imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator.
An imaginary line around the moon parallel to its equator.
Either of two belts or regions near 30 degrees north or 30 degrees south.
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