Longitudinal

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The term, longitudinal means "front-to-back" or "top-to-bottom" as opposed to transverse or latitudinal which mean "side-to-side".

In automotive engineering, a longitudinal engine is an engine in which the crankshaft is oriented along the long axis of the vehicle, front to back.
Longitudinal wave
Longitudinal study

See also: longitude

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