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Uncommonlatitude
The correct spelling is latitude.
How to pronounce latitude
/ˈlæt.ɪ.tjuːd/
nounIPA: /ˈlæt.ɪ.tjuːd/
Say it like: Lat-itu-de
The correct spelling is latitude. The angular distance north or south from a planet's equator, measured along the meridian of that particular point. For example: "His parents gave him a great deal of latitude."
Usage Examples
“His parents gave him a great deal of latitude.”
Definition
noun
- 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.
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