What is longitudinal?

  • (adj): Over an extended time.
    Example: "A longitudinal study of twins"
    See also — Additional definitions below

More definitions of "longitudinal":

  • (adj): Running lengthwise.
    Example: "A thin longitudinal strip"; "longitudinal measurements of the hull"
  • (adj): Of or relating to lines of longitude.
    Example: "Longitudinal reckoning by the navigator"