latitude
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/ˈlætɪtjuːd/
lat · i · tude
ˈlæt · ɪ · tjuːd
English Definition
n. Freedom and scope; leeway
Significado en Español
latitud, libertad
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
vĩ độ, tự do
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
lat (broad, side) + tude → latitude, degree of freedom.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the synonym for the word “latitude” as used in the following sentence: “The captain gave his crew significant latitude in deciding the best course to take.”
A
freedom
B
distance
C
angle
D
height
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A — freedom.
“latitude” means n. Freedom and scope; leeway
Common questions about “latitude”
What does “latitude” mean?
latitude — n. Freedom and scope; leeway. In Chinese: 纬度；自由，回旋余地.
How do you pronounce “latitude”?
latitude is pronounced /ˈlætɪtjuːd/. It breaks into 3 syllables: lat · i · tude.
Is “latitude” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. latitude appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “latitude”?
lat (broad, side) + tude → latitude, degree of freedom.
