Definition of latitude

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Latitude (n.) The angular distance of a heavenly body from the ecliptic.

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Line :: Line (n.) A circle of latitude or of longitude, as represented on a map..
Antoecians :: Antoecians (n. pl) Those who live under the same meridian, but on opposite parallels of latitude, north and south of the equator..
Latitudinal :: Latitudinal (a.) Of or pertaining to latitude; in the direction of latitude.
Geocentrical :: Geocentrical (a.) Having reference to the earth as center; in relation to or seen from the earth, -- usually opposed to heliocentric, as seen from the sun; as, the geocentric longitude or latitude of a planet..
Sable :: Sable (n.) A carnivorous animal of the Weasel family (Mustela zibellina) native of the northern latitudes of Europe, Asia, and America, -- noted for its fine, soft, and valuable fur..
Spring :: Spring (v. i.) The season of the year when plants begin to vegetate and grow; the vernal season, usually comprehending the months of March, April, and May, in the middle latitudes north of the equator..
Parallel :: Parallel (n.) One of the imaginary circles on the surface of the earth, parallel to the equator, marking the latitude; also, the corresponding line on a globe or map..
Atmo :: Atmo (n.) The standard atmospheric pressure used in certain physical measurements calculations; conventionally, that pressure under which the barometer stands at 760 millimeters, at a temperature of 0ยก Centigrade, at the level of the sea, and in the latitude of Paris..
Platitudinize :: Platitudinize (v. i.) To utter platitudes or truisms.
Latitude :: Latitude (n.) Extent or breadth of signification, application, etc.; extent of deviation from a standard, as truth, style, etc..
Tropic :: Tropic (n.) The region lying between these parallels of latitude, or near them on either side..
Low :: Low (superl.) Near, or not very distant from, the equator; as, in the low northern latitudes..
Latitude :: Latitude (n.) Distance north or south of the equator, measured on a meridian..
Perioecians :: Perioecians (n. pl.) Those who live on the same parallel of latitude but on opposite meridians, so that it is noon in one place when it is midnight in the other. Compare Antoeci..
Commonplace :: Commonplace (v. i.) To utter commonplaces; to indulge in platitudes.
Zone :: Zone (n.) One of the five great divisions of the earth, with respect to latitude and temperature..
Latitudinous :: Latitudinous (a.) Having latitude, or wide extent..
Tropical :: Tropical (n.) Of or pertaining to the tropics; characteristic of, or incident to, the tropics; being within the tropics; as, tropical climate; tropical latitudes; tropical heat; tropical diseases..
Kilogrammetre :: Kilogrammetre (n.) A measure of energy or work done, being the amount expended in raising one kilogram through the height of one meter, in the latitude of Paris..
Height :: Height (n.) Degree of latitude either north or south.
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