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perpendicularly

 

[ ˌpəːp(ə)nˈdɪk.jʊləli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

geometry

At an angle of 90 degrees to a given line, plane, or surface.

Examples of usage

  • The line intersects the circle perpendicularly.
  • The beam was placed perpendicularly to the wall.
Context #2 | Adjective

mathematics

Intersecting at or forming a right angle.

Examples of usage

  • The two lines are perpendicular to each other.
  • The perpendicular bisector divides the line segment into two equal parts.
Context #3 | Adjective

architecture

Vertical, upright, or straight.

Examples of usage

  • The columns were designed to be perpendicular to the ground.
  • The walls of the building stood perpendicular to the foundation.

Translations

Translations of the word "perpendicularly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 perpendicularmente

🇮🇳 लंबवत

🇩🇪 senkrecht

🇮🇩 tegak lurus

🇺🇦 перпендикулярно

🇵🇱 prostopadle

🇯🇵 垂直に (suichoku ni)

🇫🇷 perpendiculairement

🇪🇸 perpendicularmente

🇹🇷 dik

🇰🇷 수직으로 (sujigeuro)

🇸🇦 بشكل عمودي (bi-shakl 'umudi)

🇨🇿 kolmo

🇸🇰 kolmo

🇨🇳 垂直地 (chuízhí dì)

🇸🇮 pravokotno

🇮🇸 lóðrétt

🇰🇿 тікелей

🇬🇪 პერპენდიკულარულად (perpendikulralurad)

🇦🇿 dik

🇲🇽 perpendicularmente

Etymology

The word 'perpendicular' originated from the Latin word 'perpendicularis', which is a combination of 'per-' (meaning through) and 'pendiculus' (meaning little hangings). The term was first used in geometry to describe lines or planes that intersect at right angles. Over time, 'perpendicular' became commonly used in various fields such as mathematics, architecture, and physics to denote the concept of perpendicularity.

See also: perpendicularity.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,899, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.