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

Ascending latitude, Circle of latitude, Geographical latitude, etc. See

under Ascending. Circle, etc. -- High latitude, that part of the

earth's surface near either pole, esp. that part within either the

arctic or the antarctic circle. -- Low latitude, that part of the

earth's surface which is near the equator.

Lat`i*tu"di*nal (?), a. Of or pertaining to latitude; in the direction

of latitude.

Lat`i*tu`di*na"ri*an (?), a. [Cf. F. latitudinaire.] 1. Not restrained;

not confined by precise limits.

2. Indifferent to a strict application of any standard of belief or

opinion; hence, deviating more or less widely from such standard; lax

in doctrine; as, latitudinarian divines; latitudinarian theology.

Latitudinarian sentiments upon religious subjects.

Allibone.

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