가로가 아닌 세로 방향으로 놓여 있거나 움직이는 것과 관련된.
Running or placed lengthwise rather than across.
예문:
"The carpenter made a longitudinal cut along the grain of the wood."
"The fish has distinct longitudinal stripes running from its head to its tail."
지구상의 위치를 나타내는 경도 또는 경선과 관련된.
Relating to longitude or the distance east or west of the prime meridian.
예문:
"The GPS device provides precise longitudinal and latitudinal coordinates."
"Sailors used chronometers to determine their longitudinal position at sea."
동일한 대상을 장기간에 걸쳐 관찰하거나 조사하는 방식의.
Involving the observation of the same variables over a long period of time.
예문:
"The researchers conducted a longitudinal study to track the children's development over twenty years."
"Longitudinal data analysis helps identify trends that are not visible in cross-sectional studies."