意味(日本語)

緯度、範囲、行動の自由 ◇-itude(＝抽象名詞語尾)

語源

• lat(er)- : latus, later- = side(側面)

意味(英語)

• (noun) The angular distance north or south of the earth's equator, measured in degrees along a meridian, as on a map or globe.
• (noun) A region of the earth considered in relation to its distance from the equator: temperate latitudes.
• (noun) Astronomy The angular distance of a celestial body north or south of the ecliptic.
• (noun) Freedom from normal restraints, limitations, or regulations. See Synonyms at room.
• (noun) A range of values or conditions, especially the range of exposures over which a photographic film yields usable images.

例文

• Their only latitude is the ability to use advertising to neutrally encourage voting.

側面の、かたわらの、側音

語源

• lat(er)- : latus, later- = side(側面)