longitudinal
Running across a set direction of an objectRunning across a set direction of an object.
» A longitudinal wave is one that vibrates in the direction of propagation.
Meaning
4 senses(not comparable)Running across a set direction of an object.
The motion about the longitudinal axis of an airplane is called roll.
running lengthwise
Running across a set direction of an object.
(not comparable)Running in the direction of the long axis of a body.
längslaufend
осево́йosevój
(not comparable)Relating to the geographical longitude.
The longitudinal position of a ship refers to its angular distance east or west from the prime meridian.
längenmäßig, longitudinal
долго́тныйdolgótnyj, продо́льныйprodólʹnyj
of or relating to lines of longitude
(not comparable)Of a study, sampling data over time rather than merely once.
longitudinal studies
Längsschnitt
over an extended time
Examples
2 sentencesA longitudinal wave is one that vibrates in the direction of propagation.
Sound propagates via longitudinal waves.
ruЗвук распространяется в виде продольных волн.
deSchall breitet sich über Längswellen aus.
Translations
5 languagesBy meaning 2
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Origin
From Latin longitūdin- + -al, from oblique stem of Latin longitūdō, from longus + -tūdō. BFrom Latin longitūdin- + -al, from oblique stem of Latin longitūdō, from longus + -tūdō. By surface analysis, longitude + -al.
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