Perpendicularly: meaning, definitions and examples

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perpendicularly

[ ˌpəːp(ə)nˈdɪk.jʊləli ]

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geometry

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

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The line intersects the circle perpendicularly.
The beam was placed perpendicularly to the wall.

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mathematics

Intersecting at or forming a right angle.

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The two lines are perpendicular to each other.
The perpendicular bisector divides the line segment into two equal parts.

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architecture

Vertical, upright, or straight.

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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

Word origin

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.