Definition

Adjective: "Latitudinous" describes something that is broad or wide in scope, extent, or range. It is often used figuratively to indicate a generous or expansive quality, such as in thinking, interpretation, or tolerance.

Usage Examples

• (The professor's broad and inclusive attitude permitted various viewpoints.)
• (A wide-ranging or generous reading of legal rules.)
• (The vast, wide-ranging physical area.)

Advanced Usage

• "Latitudinous tolerance": a phrase emphasizing a very broad and accepting attitude toward differing opinions or behaviours.

  • His latitudinous tolerance made him a beloved leader in a diverse community. (His exceptionally wide acceptance of differences.)

• "Latitudinous scope": used to describe the extensive range or coverage of something, such as a policy, study, or plan.

  • The research had a latitudinous scope, covering over fifty countries. (The research's very broad coverage.)

Variants and Related Words

• Latitude (noun): the noun form meaning freedom from narrow restrictions; scope for freedom of action or thought.

  • The teacher gave the students latitude in choosing their project topics. (Freedom to choose broadly.)

• Latitudinal (adjective): relating to latitude in geography or measurement.

  • The latitudinal lines on the map run horizontally. (Lines of geographic latitude.)

Synonyms

• Broad: wide in range or scope.
• Comprehensive: including all or nearly all elements or aspects.
• Expansive: covering a wide area; extensive.
• Tolerant: showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behaviour that one does not necessarily agree with.

Related Idioms

• Broad-minded: willing to accept other people's opinions and behaviours; not narrow in thinking.

  • She is known for being broad-minded and latitudinous in her views. (She is open and tolerant.)

• Wide-ranging: covering many subjects or areas.

  • The discussion was latitudinous and wide-ranging, touching on history, science, and art. (The discussion was very broad in topics.)