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- pronunciation:
- lae
tih
tud
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the angular distance between the equator and a point north or south on the earth's surface, as measured in degrees.
New York City and Madrid are located at the same latitude above the equator.- similar words:
- coordinate, location, parallel
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| definition 2: |
the geographic region located at a particular latitude.
These creatures are rarely seen at this latitude.- similar words:
- area, clime, region, section, sector, territory, zone
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| definition 3: |
breadth or scope, as of freedom of action or opinion.
The principal gives the teachers great latitude in disciplining their students.- synonyms:
- leeway
- similar words:
- carte blanche, elbowroom, freedom, independence, license, play, room, scope
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| related words: |
liberty, margin |
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| derivation: |
latitudinal (adj.) |
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