Definition: Latitude

1. (geography) The angular distance north or south from the equator, measured along the meridian of that particular point.
2. (geography) An imaginary line (in fact a circle) around the Earth running parallel to the equator.
3. The relative freedom from restrictions.
4. The angular distance of a heavenly body from the ecliptic.
5. (photography) The extent to which a light-sensitive material can be over- or underexposed and still achieve an acceptable result.
6. Extent or scope; e.g. breadth, width or amplitude.

Derived terms

• ascending latitude
• circle of latitude
• geographical latitude
• high latitude
• low latitude

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