
Longitudinal
Physical Orientation
Used to describe the orientation along the longest part of an object or space.
The longitudinal beams support the structure of the bridge.
Geographical Direction
Refers to the direction following Earth's longitudes, from north to south.
The river flows in a longitudinal direction with the meridian lines.
Measurement Implication
Suggests measurement, comparison, or emphasis on the length of something.
The field measurements were taken in a longitudinal manner from one end to the other.
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AxialLateralLinearParallelVertical
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