equatorial

[ ee-kwuh-tawr-ee-uh l, -tohr-, ek-wuh- ]
/ ˌi kwəˈtɔr i əl, -ˈtoʊr-, ˌɛk wə- /
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adjective

of, relating to, or near an equator, especially the equator of the earth.
of, like, or typical of the regions at the earth's equator: equatorial temperatures.

noun

a telescope mounting having two axes of motion, one parallel to the earth's axis and one at right angles to it.
a telescope with such a mounting.

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Origin of equatorial

First recorded in 1655–65; equator + -ial

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Words nearby equatorial

equation of time, equational, equational verb, equative, equator, equatorial, equatorial coordinate system, equatorial countercurrent, equatorial current, equatorial guinea, equatorial mount
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Words related to equatorial

tropic, central, torrid

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British Dictionary definitions for equatorial

equatorial
/ (ˌɛkwəˈtɔːrɪəl) /

adjective

of, like, or existing at or near the equator
astronautics (of a telescope) mounted on the perpendicular axes, one of which is parallel to the earth's axisan equatorial orbit
astronomy of or referring to the celestial equatorequatorial coordinates

noun

an equatorial mounting for a telescope

Derived forms of equatorial

equatorially, adverb
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