Meaning of the word longitudinal in English
What does longitudinal mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
longitudinal
US /ˌlɑːn.dʒəˈtuː.dɪ.nəl/
UK /ˌlɒŋ.ɡɪˈtʃuː.dɪ.nəl/
Adjective
1.
running lengthwise rather than crosswise
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The bridge has strong longitudinal beams.
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The fabric has a longitudinal stripe pattern.
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2.
involving the study of a group of people or things over a long period of time
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The researchers conducted a longitudinal study on child development.
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This project requires a longitudinal analysis of data.
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