Word Type

Noun

The word "longitude" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Coordinate Terms

latitude

Derived Terms

celestial longitude ecliptic longitude geolongitude heliolongitude lat/lon longitude clock longitudinal palaeolongitude paleolongitude

Derived From

itude

Distinct From

latitude

Context

astronomy geography

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

angular distance

Type Of (IsA)

angular distance book

Receives Action

measured from prime meridian

Related Terms

easting equator prime meridian

Related Terms

angular distance equator great circle latitude length line north pole perpendicular prime meridian south pole

Synonym Network

meridian

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