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Definition of Latitude
1. Noun. The angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself.
2. Noun. Freedom from normal restraints in conduct. "Allowed his children considerable latitude in how they spent their money"
3. Noun. An imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator.
Specialized synonyms: Polar Circle, Horse Latitude, Tropic
Generic synonyms: Line
Derivative terms: Latitudinal
4. Noun. Scope for freedom of e.g. action or thought; freedom from restriction.
Definition of Latitude
1. n. Extent from side to side, or distance sidewise from a given point or line; breadth; width.
Definition of Latitude
1. freedom from narrow restrictions [n -S]
Medical Definition of Latitude
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1. Extent from side to side, or distance sidewise from a given point or line; breadth; width. "Provided the length do not exceed the latitude above one third part." (Sir H. Wotton)
2. Room; space; freedom from confinement or restraint; hence, looseness; laxity; independence. "In human actions there are no degrees and precise natural limits described, but a latitude is indulged." (Jer. Taylor)
3. Extent or breadth of signification, application, etc.; extent of deviation from a standard, as truth, style, etc. "No discreet man will believe Augustine's miracles, in the latitude of monkish relations." (Fuller)
4. Extent; size; amplitude; scope. "I pretend not to treat of them in their full latitude." (Locke)
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