Altitude vs. Latitude

Altitude vs. Latitude — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Altitude and Latitude

Altitudenoun

The absolute height of a location, usually measured from sea level.

As the altitude increases, the temperature gets lower, so remember to bring warm clothes to the mountains.

Latitudenoun

The angular distance north or south from a planet's equator, measured along the meridian of that particular point.

Altitudenoun

A vertical distance.

Latitudenoun

(geography) An imaginary line (in fact a circumference) around a planet running parallel to the planet's equator.

Altitudenoun

(geometry) The distance measured perpendicularly from a figure's vertex to the opposite side of the vertex.

The perpendicular height of a triangle is known as its altitude.

Latitudenoun

The relative freedom from restrictions; scope to do something.

His parents gave him a great deal of latitude.
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Altitudenoun

(astronomy) The angular distance of a heavenly body above our Earth's horizon.

Latitudenoun

(astronomy) The angular distance of a heavenly body from the ecliptic.

Altitudenoun

Height of rank or excellence; superiority.

Latitudenoun

(photography) The extent to which a light-sensitive material can be over- or underexposed and still achieve an acceptable result.

Altitudenoun

Elevation of spirits; heroics; haughty airs.

Latitudenoun

Extent or scope; e.g. breadth, width or amplitude.

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Altitudenoun

Highest point or degree.

Latitudenoun

the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself

Altitudenoun

elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface;

the altitude gave her a headache

Latitudenoun

freedom from normal restraints in conduct;

the new freedom in movies and novelsallowed his children considerable latitude in how they spent their money

Altitudenoun

the perpendicular distance from the base of a geometric figure to opposite vertex (or side if parallel)

Latitudenoun

an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator

Altitudenoun

angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)

Latitudenoun

scope for freedom of e.g. action or thought; freedom from restriction