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   Lat·i·tude

   /ˈladəˌto͞od/

   

   noun

   • 1. the angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator, or of a celestial object north or south of the celestial equator, usually expressed in degrees and minutes: "at a latitude of 51° N" Similar parallelgrid lineOpposite longitudemeridian
   • ▪ regions, especially with reference to their temperature and distance from the equator: "temperate latitudes"
   • 2. scope for freedom of action or thought: "journalists have considerable latitude in criticizing public figures" Similar freedomscopeleewayelbow roombreathing spacespaceroomflexibilitylibertyindependenceplayslackfree reinfree playlicenseself-determinationroom to maneuverscope for initiativefreedom of actionfreedom from restrictiona free handmarginleisureunrestrictednessindulgencelaxityinformal:wriggle roomwiggle roomcarte blancheOpposite constraintrestriction
   • ▪ the range of exposures for which an emulsion or printing paper will give acceptable contrast: "a film with a latitude that is outstanding"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin latitudo ‘breadth’, from latus ‘broad’.

   Scrabble Points: 9

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