latitude

Meanings

• noun

  The angular distance of a place north or south of the equator measured in degrees.

  - "The equator is 0 degrees latitude, while Greenwich, England, is approximately 51.5 degrees north latitude."
  - "The latitude of a location can be found on a map or by using a GPS system."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈlæt.ə.tjud/
   
   
   
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Variants

List of all variants of latitude that leads to same result
latitude , latitudes , latitudinal , latitudinally

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'latitudo' meaning 'width' or 'extent'.

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Trivia

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1. The North Pole has a latitude of 90 degrees, while the South Pole has a latitude of -90 degrees.

2. The Tropic of Cancer, located at 23.5 degrees north latitude, marks the northernmost point at which the sun can be directly overhead at noon.

3. The Tropic of Capricorn, located at 23.5 degrees south latitude, marks the southernmost point at which the sun can be directly overhead at noon.

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Related Concepts

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1. Longitude: Latitude and longitude are often used together to locate a specific position on the Earth's surface.

2. Equator: The equator is an imaginary line that circles the Earth, dividing it into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. It is located at 0 degrees latitude.

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Culture

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Latitude has been used extensively in literature and science. In literature, it is often used metaphorically to describe a person's emotional or spiritual state. In science, it is a crucial factor in determining climate, weather patterns, and geographical features.

How to Memorize "latitude"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a globe and move your finger along the lines of latitude to memorize the concept.

2. associate
   

   - Associate latitude with lines on a map or globe.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lines Around the World' to remember latitude as the lines on a map or globe.

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