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equatorial

adjective noun

Of or existing at or near the geographic equator

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
E
Ends with
L
Contains
QU
Scrabble score
19
CEFR level
C1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˌɛkwəˈtɔːɹiəl

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Of or existing at or near the geographic equator

    “Equatorial Africa”

adjective

  1. Of or relating to conditions at the geographical equator

    “Equatorial heat”

adjective

  1. Of or relating to or at an equator

    “Equatorial diameter”

noun

  1. A telescope whose mounting has only two axes of motion, one parallel to the Earth's axis and the other one at right angles to it

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Example Sentences

Equatorial Africa
Equatorial heat
Equatorial diameter

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