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latitude

/ˈlætɪtud/noun3 syllables

Latitude means: an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator.

Synonyms for latitude4

noun, as in an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator

line of latitude, parallel of latitude, parallel

also used for latitude

leeway

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What does latitude mean?4

noun

1

an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator

2

the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself

3

freedom from normal restraints in conduct“allowed his children considerable latitude in how they spent their money”

4

scope for freedom of e.g. action or thought; freedom from restriction

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with latitude?2

three syllables

attitudegratitude
Show 10 near rhymes
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Latitude in a sentence

  • Please give me some latitude this time.CM
  • Algeria is at the same latitude as Washington DC.Amastan
  • Please give us some latitude this time.CK

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Forms of latitude

as a noun

plural
latitudes