longitudinal
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/ˌlɑːndʒəˈtuːdənl/
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/ˌlɒŋɡɪˈtjuːdənl/
adjective
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running lengthwise or from top to bottom
The leaf has thin longitudinal veins that run from the base to the tip.
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studying something over a long period of time
The longitudinal research tracked children's development from birth to adulthood.
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related to longitude or east-west position
The ship's longitudinal coordinates helped determine its exact location at sea.
translation
running lengthwise or from top to bottom; studying something over a long period of time; related to longitude or east-west position