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longitudinal

adjective · noun

Simple meaning

Running across a set direction of an object.

Pronunciation

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lahnjuhtooduhnuhl

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IPA pronunciation (US)

lɑndʒəˈtudənəl

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Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

adjective

  1. Running across a set direction of an object.

  2. sciences

    Of a study, sampling data over time rather than merely once.

  3. anatomy

    Running in the direction of the long axis of a body.

  4. Of or relating to lines of longitude

  5. Relating to the geographical longitude.

noun

  1. Any longitudinal piece, as in shipbuilding etc.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: Running across a set direction of an object.

Used this way, longitudinal is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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More ways to use longitudinal

  • “Longitudinal reckoning by the navigator.”adjective

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Common Patterns and Combinations

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Running

longitudinal wavelongitudinal axis

Study

longitudinal studylongitudinal data

Other combinations

longitudinal sectionlongitudinal directionlongitudinal researchlongitudinal analysis

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Synonyms

Sense: running across a set direction of an object

lengthwise

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