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longitudinal
lon·gi·tu·di·nal [ lònji td'nəl ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. running lengthwise: extending or placed along the length of something, as opposed to across it
2. over time: relating to development over a period of time
3. of longitude: relating to longitude or length

lon·gi·tu·di·nal·ly adverb
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