Perpendicular

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Meanings of Perpendicular

When something makes a square corner with another thing, like the walls of a room.
Standing straight up, like a tall tree.

A line that goes straight up and down, making a square corner with another line.
A tool that helps you draw straight up and down lines.

Perpendicular means two lines that meet and make a big 'L' shape. Like when you draw a straight line up and down, and then another line across it.

hindi

लंबवत (lambavat)

lambavat

सिद्ध (siddh)

siddh

लंबवत (lambavat)

lambavat

normal orthogonal

What does 'perpendicular' mean?

'Perpendicular' means two lines or surfaces that meet at a right angle, which is 90 degrees.

How do you pronounce 'perpendicular'?

You pronounce 'perpendicular' like this: per-pen-DIC-u-lar.

What is the origin of the word 'perpendicular'?

The word 'perpendicular' comes from the Latin word 'perpendiculāris', which means 'vertical' or 'upright'.

What is the meaning of 'perpendicular' in Bengali?

The word 'perpendicular' in Bengali is 'লম্ব' (Lômbô).