longitudinal
adjective/ˌlɑŋɡɪˈtuːdɪnəl/
Frequency rank: #8,867 most common English word
Meaning
extending lengthwise or over a long period of time; relating to research conducted over time.
Example sentence
The researchers conducted longitudinal studies to track the children's development over ten years.
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