Orthogonally: meaning, definitions and examples
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orthogonally
[ ˌɔːrˈθɒɡ.ən.ə.li ]
used in geometry or mathematics
At right angles.
Synonyms
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orthogonally |
Can also be used in a broader sense to describe concepts or ideas that are independent or non-overlapping. Often applied in computer science or systems engineering.
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perpendicularly |
Commonly used in everyday language or in more general scientific contexts to describe something positioned at right angles (90 degrees) to another surface or line.
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Examples of usage
- The two lines intersect orthogonally.
- The vector is orthogonal to the plane.
used in everyday language
In a way that is unrelated or irrelevant.
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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orthogonally |
Use in mathematical, geometric, or data analysis contexts where two lines are at right angles or where two factors are independent.
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irrelevantly |
Use when something is said or done without any relevance to the current subject or matter at hand.
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unrelatedly |
Use when something does not have any connection or relation to another thing.
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Examples of usage
- She answered orthogonally to the question.
- His comment was completely orthogonal to the discussion.
Translations
Translations of the word "orthogonally" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ortogonalmente
🇮🇳 लंबवत
🇩🇪 orthogonal
🇮🇩 secara ortogonal
🇺🇦 ортогонально
🇵🇱 ortogonalnie
🇯🇵 直交的に (ちょっこうてきに)
🇫🇷 orthogonalement
🇪🇸 ortogonalmente
🇹🇷 dik olarak
🇰🇷 직교적으로
🇸🇦 بشكل متعامد
🇨🇿 ortogonálně
🇸🇰 ortogonálne
🇨🇳 正交地 (zhèngjiāo de)
🇸🇮 ortogonalno
🇮🇸 hornrétt
🇰🇿 ортогоналды
🇬🇪 ორთოგონალურად
🇦🇿 ortoqonal olaraq
🇲🇽 ortogonalmente
Etymology
The word 'orthogonally' originates from the Greek word 'orthogōnios', meaning 'at right angles'. In geometry, two lines are considered orthogonal if they intersect at a right angle. Over time, the term has also been used in a metaphorical sense to describe things that are unrelated or irrelevant to each other.
See also: orthogonal, orthogonality.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #33,380 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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