Synonyms of latitude

latitude

noun

ˈla-tə-ˌtüd 

1

as in slack

an allowable margin of freedom or variation

the regulations regarding the pasteurization of dairy products don't allow for much latitude

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slack
• leeway
• space
• wiggle room
• license
• rein
• swing

2

as in freedom

the right to act or move freely

the new laws gave the police more latitude in dealing with suspected criminals

Synonyms & Similar Words

• freedom
• authorization
• power
• authority
• control
• license
• free hand
• mandate
• run
• dominion
• mastery
• space
• command
• range
• room
• sway
• grip
• clutch
• carte blanche
• hold
• blank check

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of latitude

The Southern Delta Aquariids are best viewed in the Southern Hemisphere or along southern latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere. — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 20 July 2026

The device shines brightest during the winter months and at higher latitudes, where the sun stays low on the horizon. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026

The 1859 Carrington Event, the strongest geomagnetic storm on record, disrupted telegraph systems around the world and pushed auroras from their usual high-latitude skies near the Arctic and Antarctic to locations as far south as the tropics. — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 17 July 2026

These initial services will at first be continuously available only to users at mid-latitudes. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 7 July 2026