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longitudinal

adjective

Over an extended time

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Word Facts

Word length
12
Starts with
L
Ends with
L
Contains
ON
Scrabble score
14
CEFR level
B1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˌlɒŋɡɪˈtjuːdɪnl

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Over an extended time

    “A longitudinal study of twins”

adjective

  1. Running lengthwise

    “A thin longitudinal strip”

adjective

  1. Of or relating to lines of longitude

    “Longitudinal reckoning by the navigator”

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Example Sentences

A longitudinal study of twins
A thin longitudinal strip
Longitudinal measurements of the hull
Longitudinal reckoning by the navigator

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