Latitude - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|ˈlætɪtuːd|
Brit.
|ˈlætɪtjuːd|
noun
- the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
- freedom from normal restraints in conduct
- scope for freedom of e.g. action or thought; freedom from restriction
- freedom from normal restraints in conduct
allowed his children considerable latitude in how they spent their money
- an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator (syn: parallel)- scope for freedom of e.g. action or thought; freedom from restriction
Extra examples
Madrid and New York City are on nearly the same latitude.
We weren't given much latitude in deciding how to do the job.
The judge has wide latitude to reject evidence for the trial.
We are allowed quite a bit of latitude in selecting our subjects.
We give him latitude when choosing a career.
Pupils enjoy considerable latitude in deciding what they want to study.
Employees should have some latitude in organizing their work.
Word forms
noun
singular: latitude
plural: latitudes
singular: latitude
plural: latitudes
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