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latitude

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3 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
3syllables

latitude

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latitude is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, latitude is hyphenated as:

Definitions oflatitude

1noun
  • The angular distance north or south from a planet's equator, measured along the meridian of that particular point.
  • An imaginary line (in fact a circumference) around a planet running parallel to the planet's equator.
  • The relative freedom from restrictions; scope to do something.

    Example: "His parents gave him a great deal of latitude."

  • The angular distance of a heavenly body from the ecliptic.
  • The extent to which a light-sensitive material can be over- or underexposed and still achieve an acceptable result.
  • Extent or scope; e.g. breadth, width or amplitude.

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