Perpendicular: meaning, definitions and examples
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perpendicular
[ ˌpɜːr.pənˈdɪk.jə.lər ]
geometry
At an angle of 90 degrees to a given line, plane, or surface.
Synonyms
orthogonal, right-angled, vertical
Examples of usage
- The two lines are perpendicular to each other.
- The flagpole stood perpendicular to the ground.
mathematics
In a manner that forms a right angle.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The beam was cut perpendicular to its length.
- He held the paper perpendicular to the table.
Translations
Translations of the word "perpendicular" in other languages:
🇵🇹 perpendicular
🇮🇳 लंबवत (Lambavat)
🇩🇪 senkrecht
🇮🇩 tegak lurus
🇺🇦 перпендикулярний
🇵🇱 prostopadły
🇯🇵 垂直 (suichoku)
🇫🇷 perpendiculaire
🇪🇸 perpendicular
🇹🇷 dik
🇰🇷 수직의 (sujik-ui)
🇸🇦 عمودي ('amudi)
🇨🇿 kolmý
🇸🇰 kolmý
🇨🇳 垂直的 (chuízhí de)
🇸🇮 pravokoten
🇮🇸 lóðréttur
🇰🇿 перпендикуляр
🇬🇪 პერპენდიკულარული (perpendikularuli)
🇦🇿 perpendikulyar
🇲🇽 perpendicular
Word origin
The word 'perpendicular' originated from the Latin word 'perpendicularis', which is a combination of 'per-' (through) and 'pendere' (to hang). It has been used in geometry since the 14th century to describe angles, lines, or surfaces that are at right angles to each other.