1. relating to or measured by latitude; running east-west parallel to the equator
Usage: geography; cartography

Examples

• The latitudinal lines on the map help determine distance from the equator.
• Climate zones often follow latitudinal patterns across continents.
• The researchers studied latitudinal variations in temperature.
• Latitudinal migration routes take birds east and west rather than north and south.
• The latitudinal extent of the forest spans several degrees.
• Ocean currents show distinct latitudinal flow patterns.