Equatorial
Equatorial
Equatorial (pronunciation: /ˌekwəˈtôrēəl/) is an adjective that refers to something of, at, or near the equator. The term is derived from the Latin word "aequator" which means "equalizer".
Etymology
The term "Equatorial" is derived from the Latin word "aequator", which means "equalizer". This is in reference to the equator's role in dividing the Earth into two equal halves, the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
Related Terms
- Equator: An imaginary line drawn around the earth equally distant from both poles, dividing the earth into northern and southern hemispheres and constituting the parallel of latitude 0°.
- Equatorial Plane: An imaginary plane perpendicular to the axis of rotation of an object in space.
- Equatorial Climate: A type of tropical climate in which there is no dry season.
- Equatorial Guinea: A country located on the west coast of Central Africa.
- Equatorial Diameter: The diameter of a planet as measured along its equator.
Pronunciation
The term "Equatorial" is pronounced as /ˌekwəˈtôrēəl/.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Equatorial
- Wikipedia's article - Equatorial
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