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longitudinally
01
in the direction of the longest dimension
Examples
The ship sailed longitudinally along the coast, covering vast distances.
The highway extended longitudinally through the countryside, connecting cities along its route.
02
in a direction running lengthwise from north to south or along the vertical axis of an area
Examples
The islands were mapped longitudinally to determine their position relative to the prime meridian.
The territory stretches longitudinally from the Arctic Ocean to the temperate forests.
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.
The disease was examined longitudinally to understand its long-term effects.
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