LATITUDE
Scrabble letter values: L1A1T1I1T1U1D2E1 = 9
Definition
- noun the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself.
- noun freedom from normal restraints in conduct.
- noun an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator. — synonyms: line_of_latitude, parallel_of_latitude, parallel
- noun scope for freedom of e.g. action or thought.
Examples
- “the new freedom in movies and novels”
- “allowed his children considerable latitude in how they spent their money”
- “freedom from restriction”