longitudinally
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/ˌlɒn.dʒɪˈtuː.dɪ.nəl.i/
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/ˌlɒn.dʒɪˈtjuː.dɪ.nəl.i/
(longitudinal)
lengthwise
Etymology
Etymology Information
'longitudinally' originates from the Latin word 'longitudo,' where 'longus' meant 'long.'
Historical Evolution
'longitudo' transformed into the Medieval Latin word 'longitudinalis,' and eventually became the modern English word 'longitudinally.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'in the direction of length,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a direction parallel to the long axis of a body or object.
The fibers are arranged longitudinally in the muscle.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42