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How to say equatorial and what does equatorial mean?

equatorial

noun, adjective

How to pronounce equatorial?

The word equatorial sounds like e-qua-to-ri-al
/,ikwə'toʊriəl/

What is the definition of equatorial?

nouna 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
adjectiveof or existing at or near the geographic equator
Examples
  • equatorial Africa
of or relating to or at an equator
Examples
  • equatorial diameter
of or relating to conditions at the geographical equator
Examples
  • equatorial heat