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longitudinal

[ˌlɑːndʒɪˈtjuːdɪnəl]

longitudinal Definition

  • 1running in the direction of the long axis of a narrow object or space
  • 2relating to or involving data that is collected over a period of time

Using longitudinal: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "longitudinal" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The longitudinal axis of a ship is from bow to stern.

  • Example

    The study was conducted over a longitudinal period of five years.

  • Example

    The longitudinal study showed that the effects of the treatment were long-lasting.

longitudinal Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for longitudinal

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Summary: longitudinal in Brief

The term 'longitudinal' [ˌlɑːndʒɪˈtjuːdɪnəl] describes something that runs in the direction of the long axis of a narrow object or space, such as the longitudinal axis of a ship. It can also refer to data that is collected over a period of time, as in a longitudinal study that tracks changes over time. Synonyms include 'lengthwise' and 'linear.'