Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

latitudinal

Adjective

/ˌlætɪˈtjuːdɪnəl/

Definition

Relating to latitude, especially in geographical contexts.

Examples

The latitudinal lines on the globe help in determining climate zones.
Researchers studied the latitudinal variation of species in different ecosystems.

Meaning

The term ‘latitudinal’ refers to anything associated with latitude, which is the geographic coordinate that specifies the north-south position of a point on the Earth’s surface.