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latitude

/ˈlæt.ɪ.tjuːd/ · noun

Meaning

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

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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