American English pronunciation

How to pronounce latitude

IPA transcription: ['lætə,tud]

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Noun

  • the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself

  • an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator

  • freedom from normal restraints in conduct

    “the new freedom in movies and novels”

    “allowed his children considerable latitude in how they spent their money”

  • scope for freedom of e.g. action or thought; freedom from restriction

Usage examples

  • However, kestrels are more likely to prey on lizards is southern latitudes.
  • Basic varieties in temperate latitudes include roses, tulips, irises, orchids and lilies.
  • We had a sufficient amount of latitude in writing and arranging our parts.
  • The lowest altitude of alpine climate varies dramatically by latitude.
  • Please tell me the corresponding longitude and latitude!
  • Lower latitudes have even experienced major pluvials in early to mid-Holocene times.
  • His biographer, Brooke Hindle, guessed that Rittenhouse assisted with latitude or longitude calculations.
  • Latitude and longitude are stored in units of degrees with decimals.
  • See axial tilt and circles of latitude for further information.
  • Please tell me the corresponding longitude and latitude!