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Added 9 October 2026

equatorial

/ˌɛkwəˈtɔːɹiəl/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about equatorial at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

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.

adjective

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

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