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/
Korean meaning: 위도 (지구상의 위치를 나타내는 좌표)
Korean pronunciation: 래-터-튜드 (강세: 래)
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
Distance north or south from equator
At this altitude, I check my latitude with pure gratitude!
🎤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.
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📝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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