Synonyms: latitude
Definition: scope for freedom of e.g. action or thought; freedom from restriction
Similar words: compass, scope, orbit, range, reach, ambit
Definition: an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
Usage: a piano has a greater range than the human voice; the ambit of municipal legislation; within the compass of this article; within the scope of an investigation; outside the reach of the law; in the political orbit of a world power
Synonyms: latitude
Definition: the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
Similar words: angular distance
Definition: the angular separation between two objects as perceived by an observer
Usage: he recorded angular distances between the stars
Synonyms: latitude, line of latitude, parallel, parallel of latitude
Definition: an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator
Similar words: line
Definition: a spatial location defined by a real or imaginary unidimensional extent
Synonyms: latitude
Definition: freedom from normal restraints in conduct
Usage: the new freedom in movies and novels; allowed his children considerable latitude in how they spent their money
Similar words: liberty
Definition: freedom of choice
Usage: liberty of opinion; liberty of worship; liberty--perfect liberty--to think or feel or do just as one pleases; at liberty to choose whatever occupation one wishes