longitudinally

🇺🇸 /ˌlɑːndʒəˈtuːdənəli/ 🇬🇧 /ˌlɒŋɡɪˈtjuːdənəli/
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adverb
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In a lengthwise direction, from one end to the other.

The doctor made a longitudinal incision during the surgery.

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Following the sequence of development over time.

The research team has been observing the patients longitudinally for five years.

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In relation to longitude or east-west position.

The Prime Meridian is the reference line for all longitudinal measurements.

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adv. In a lengthwise direction, from one end to the other.; Following the sequence of development over time.; In relation to longitude or east-west position.