What is the meaning of longitudinal?

adjective

  • Of or relating to lines of longitude.
    • usage: "longitudinal reckoning by the navigator"
  • Running lengthwise.
    • usage: "a thin longitudinal strip"; "longitudinal measurements of the hull"
  • Over an extended time.
    • usage: "a longitudinal study of twins"
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