C2 noun #77,449 most common

latitude

UK /ˈlæt.ɪ.tjuːd/ | US /ˈlæt.ə.tjud/

The angular distance north or south from a planet's equator, measured along the meridian of that particular point.

latitude in 30 Seconds

  • (noun) The angular distance north or south from a planet's equator, measured along the meridian of that particular point.
  • (noun) An imaginary line (in fact a circumference) around a planet running parallel to the planet's equator.
  • (noun) The relative freedom from restrictions; scope to do something.

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun The angular distance north or south from a planet's equator, measured along the meridian of that particular point.
  2. 2
    noun An imaginary line (in fact a circumference) around a planet running parallel to the planet's equator.
  3. 3
    noun The relative freedom from restrictions; scope to do something.
  4. 4
    noun The angular distance of a heavenly body from the ecliptic.
  5. 5
    noun The extent to which a light-sensitive material can be over- or underexposed and still achieve an acceptable result.
  6. 6
    noun Extent or scope; e.g. breadth, width or amplitude.

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