longitudinally Definition
- 1in the direction of the long axis of a body or structure
- 2along the length of something
Using longitudinally: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "longitudinally" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The muscles run longitudinally along the spine.
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The ship was divided longitudinally into three sections.
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The data was analyzed longitudinally over a period of ten years.
longitudinally Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for longitudinally
- lengthwise
- vertically
- longways
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Summary: longitudinally in Brief
The adverb 'longitudinally' [ˌlɑːndʒɪtjuˈdɪnəli] describes movement or orientation in the direction of the long axis of a body or structure. It can also mean 'along the length of something.' Examples include 'The muscles run longitudinally along the spine,' and 'The data was analyzed longitudinally over a period of ten years.'
