Perpendicularity: meaning, definitions and examples
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perpendicularity
[ ˌpɜːrpənˈdɪkjʊˈlærɪti ]
in geometry
The condition of being perpendicular; the property of being at right angles.
Synonyms
orthogonality, right angles
Examples of usage
- The perpendicularity of the two lines allowed us to easily determine the intersection point.
- She measured the perpendicularity of the walls to ensure they were straight.
in architecture
The quality of being perpendicular or vertical; upright position.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The architect emphasized the importance of perpendicularity in the design of the building.
- It is crucial to maintain the perpendicularity of the columns for structural stability.
Translations
Translations of the word "perpendicularity" in other languages:
🇵🇹 perpendicularidade
🇮🇳 लंबवतता
🇩🇪 Senkrechtigkeit
🇮🇩 tegak lurus
🇺🇦 перпендикулярність
🇵🇱 prostopadłość
🇯🇵 垂直性
🇫🇷 perpendicularité
🇪🇸 perpendicularidad
🇹🇷 diklik
🇰🇷 수직성
🇸🇦 تعامدية
🇨🇿 kolmost
🇸🇰 kolmosť
🇨🇳 垂直性
🇸🇮 pravokotnost
🇮🇸 þverleiki
🇰🇿 перпендикулярлық
🇬🇪 პერპენდიკულარობა
🇦🇿 perpendikulyarlıq
🇲🇽 perpendicularidad
Word origin
The word "perpendicularity" originates from the Latin word "perpendicularis", which means "vertical". It has been used in geometry and architecture to describe the relationship of lines or structures that meet at right angles. The concept of perpendicularity has been fundamental in various fields, including mathematics, engineering, and design, for creating accurate and stable structures.
See also: perpendicularly.