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Longitudinally: meaning, definitions and examples

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longitudinally

 

[ lษ’ล‹ษชหˆtudษชnษ™li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

directional measurement

In a manner that relates to length or extends along the length of something rather than across its width. Often used in scientific or technical contexts to describe measurements or observations taken along the length of an object or structure.

Synonyms

along, lengthwise, vertically.

Examples of usage

  • The data was collected longitudinally to observe trends over time.
  • The researchers examined the effects longitudinally across various ages.
  • They traveled longitudinally along the river to gather samples.
  • The study was designed to follow participants longitudinally for reliable results.

Translations

Translations of the word "longitudinally" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น longitudinalmente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเค‚เคฌเคพเคˆ เคฎเฅ‡เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช lรคngs

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ secara longitudinal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะทะดะพะฒะถ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wzdล‚uลผ

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ธฆใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท longitudinalement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ longitudinalmente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท boyuna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ธ๋กœ๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทูˆู„ูŠุงู‹

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ v longitudinรกlnรญm smฤ›ru

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pozdฤบลพne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็บตๅ‘ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ longitudinalno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ langsumar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑะทั‹ะฝะดั‹า“ั‹ ะฑะพะนั‹ะฝัˆะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒœแƒ’แƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒจแƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uzununa

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ longitudinalmente

Etymology

The term "longitudinal" is derived from the Latin word "longitudo", which means 'length'. The suffix "-ly" is added to form an adverb, indicating the manner in which something is done. The use of 'longitudinal' in scientific contexts can be traced back to the rise of systematic measurement and observation methods in the 19th century, particularly in fields such as geography and anthropology. Over time, it has been incorporated into various disciplines including psychology, medicine, and education, where longitudinal studies are essential for understanding changes over extended periods. The concept emphasizes the importance of time as a dimension of analysis, contrasting with cross-sectional studies that focus on a single point in time.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,567, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.