longitudinal

/ˌlɒŋ.ɡɪˈtjuː.dɪ.nəl/adj
Middle School
1

Running across a set direction of an object.

2

Running in the direction of the long axis of a body.

3

Relating to the geographical longitude.

4

Of a study, sampling data over time rather than merely once.

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attitudinallatitudinal

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Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

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jedagedjedijodijodyjuddjudejudijudydingy

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