Perpendicular

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Meanings of Perpendicular

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

Explanation of the word: Perpendicular

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.

   

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Translations for the word: Perpendicular

   
hindi
लंबवत (lambavat)

lambavat

सिद्ध (siddh)

siddh

लंबवत (lambavat)

lambavat

   
   

Synonyms for the word: Perpendicular

normal orthogonal
   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Perpendicular

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

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

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

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