PERPENDICULAR

Perpendicular

In elementary geometry, the word perpendicular describes the relationship between two lines which meet at a right angle.

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perpendicular

Noun

  1. A line or plane that is perpendicular to another.
  2. A device such as a plumb line that is used in making or marking a perpendicular line.

Adjective

  1. At or forming a right angle (to).
    In most houses, the walls are perpendicular to the floor.


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