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longitudinal definition
lon·gi·tu·di·nal (län′jə to̵̅o̅d′'n əl, -tyo̵̅o̅d′-; lôn′-)
adjective
- of or in length
- running or placed lengthwise
- of longitude
- designating or of studies dealing with the development of an individual or group over a period of years
Etymology: ML longitudinalis
Related Forms:
- longitudinally lon′·gi·tu′·di·nally adverb
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