longitude JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/ˈlɒndʒɪtuːd/ · lon·gu·ti·de
noun
- Angular distance measured west or east of the prime meridian. The pilot adjusted the plane's course to match the longitude of the destination airport.
- Any imaginary line perpendicular to the equator and part of a great circle passing through the North Pole and South Pole. The map showed the longitude of the mountain range, which was crucial for navigation.
- Length. The length of the room was measured to ensure the furniture fit properly.
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Did you know? The concept of longitude was first proposed by the ancient Greek mathematician Hipparchus, but it wasn't until the 18th century that it became a crucial tool for navigation and exploration.