longitudinally
Pronunciation
/lˈɑːndʒɪtˌuːdɪnəli/

Definition & Meaning of "longitudinally"in English

longitudinally
01

in the direction of the longest dimension

longitudinally definition and meaning
Examples
The ship sailed longitudinally along the coast, covering vast distances.
02

in a direction running lengthwise from north to south or along the vertical axis of an area

Grammatical Information
Examples
The islands were mapped longitudinally to determine their position relative to the prime meridian.
03

over an extended period, especially in studies or observations tracking change or development

Examples
The participants were studied longitudinally to track behavioral changes over years.
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