Definition of longitudinal

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • longitudinal is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 14
  • longitudinal is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 14
  • longitudinal is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 20

Definition of longitudinal


  • over an extended time (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a longitudinal study of twins
  • running lengthwise (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a thin longitudinal strip
    2. longitudinal measurements of the hull
  • of or relating to lines of longitude ()

    Examples

    1. longitudinal reckoning by the navigator

See definition of longitudinal in Merriam Webster