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Equatorial Definition & Meaning

equatorial
adjective
  1. of or relating to or at an equator; "equatorial diameter"
  2. of or relating to conditions at the geographical equator; "equatorial heat"
  3. of or existing at or near the geographic equator; "equatorial Africa"
noun
  1. a telescope whose mounting has only two axes of motion, one parallel to the Earth's axis and the other one at right angles to it

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Frequently asked questions

What does equatorial mean?
of or relating to or at an equator; "equatorial diameter" of or relating to conditions at the geographical equator; "equatorial heat" of or existing at or near the geographic equator; "equatorial Africa" a telescope whose mounting has only two axes of motion, one parallel to the Earth's axis and the other one at right angles to it
What part of speech is equatorial?
Equatorial is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does equatorial have?
Equatorial has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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