latitude — the angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlætɪtuːd/
Example Sentences
- The penguin got confused about latitude and ended up sunbathing in Hawaii instead of Antarctica.
- My boss gives me enough latitude to work from my pajamas, but not enough to work from my bed.
- GPS coordinates include both latitude and longitude for precise location.
latitude
NOUN[/ˈlætɪtuːd/]
the angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator
The captain checked the ship's latitude before changing course.
The instructor explained latitude using the equator and horizontal lines.
The pilot's calm attitude helped the crew maintain the correct latitude before climbing to a higher altitude.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'latitudo' meaning 'breadth' or 'width', derived from 'latus' meaning 'wide' or 'broad'. The term was adopted to describe the angular distance across the Earth's surface.
Breakdown
Latin 'latus' (wide, broad) + '-tudo' (noun-forming suffix denoting quality or state) = latitudo (breadth/width) → latitude (angular distance north or south)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The penguin got confused about latitude and ended up sunbathing in Hawaii instead of Antarctica.”
“My boss gives me enough latitude to work from my pajamas, but not enough to work from my bed.”
“GPS coordinates include both latitude and longitude for precise location.”
“The manager allowed considerable latitude in how employees decorated their workspaces.”
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