colatitude

[ koh-lat-i-tood, -tyood ]

noun

, Astronomy, Navigation.

1. the complement of the latitude; the difference between a given latitude and 90°.

colatitude

/ kəʊˈlætɪˌtjuːd /

noun

1. astronomy nautical the complement of the celestial latitude

Word History and Origins

Origin of colatitude¹

First recorded in 1780–90; co- + latitude

Example Sentences

Two side pieces cut with an angle equal to the colatitude of the place are nailed to the base and on top of them is fastened another board on which is marked the hour circle as shown.

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