longitude — The angular distance of a place east or west of the meridian at Greenwich, England, or west of the standard meridian of a celestial object
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The angular distance of a place east or west of the meridian at Greenwich, England, or west of the standard meridian of a celestial object
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɑːndʒɪtuːd/
Example Sentences
- The treasure map showed the exact longitude where Captain Hook buried his gold.
- My GPS always knows my longitude, but somehow I still get lost in the mall.
- The prime meridian at Greenwich represents zero degrees longitude.
longitude
NOUN[/ˈlɑːndʒɪtuːd/]
The angular distance of a place east or west of the meridian at Greenwich, England, or west of the standard meridian of a celestial object
The navigator pinpoints their ship's longitude using a brass chronometer at sea.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'longitudo', which stems from 'longus' meaning 'long'. The term originates from ancient conceptualization of Earth as traversed by long lines running east to west.
Breakdown
longus (long) + -tudo (suffix denoting state or quality)
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📝Examples
“The treasure map showed the exact longitude where Captain Hook buried his gold.”
“My GPS always knows my longitude, but somehow I still get lost in the mall.”
“The prime meridian at Greenwich represents zero degrees longitude.”
“Scientists use precise longitude measurements to track climate change patterns.”
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