meridionally

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or denoting a line or plane passing through the meridian, especially the equator or the prime meridian.

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Variants

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meridional , meridionally

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Etymology

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From Latin meridies 'midday' + -ally.

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Trivia

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1. The equator is an imaginary line that circles the Earth at 0 degrees latitude.

2. The prime meridian is an imaginary line that passes through Greenwich, London, and is used as a reference line for measuring longitude.

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1. Equator: An imaginary line around the Earth, situated at 0 degrees latitude, dividing it into the Northern and Southern hemispheres.

2. Prime Meridian: An imaginary line around the Earth, situated at 0 degrees longitude, used as a reference line for measuring longitude.

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Culture

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In geography, 'meridionally' is used to describe features or phenomena that are related to the equator or the southern direction. In meteorology, it is used to describe the movement of weather systems or air masses from the equator towards the poles.

How to Memorize "meridionally"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a line passing through the equator or the prime meridian to remember the meaning of 'meridionally'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'meridional' with the equator or the southern direction.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Midday Line' to remember the meaning of 'meridionally'.

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