zonally

/ˈzoʊnəli/
adverb
  1. In a way that is divided into or relates to zones or areas.
    • The data was analyzed zonally to compare different climate regions.
    • The city is organized zonally, with residential, commercial, and industrial districts.
    • The park's plants are arranged zonally according to their water needs.
  2. In a direction along lines of latitude (east-west), especially in meteorology or geography.
    • During El Niño, the jet stream flows more zonally than usual.
    • The winds blow zonally across the ocean, bringing moisture to the coast.
    • The weather pattern shifted from a meridional to a zonal flow.
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