Perpendicular
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Meanings of Perpendicular
Adjective
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When something makes a square corner with another thing, like the walls of a room.
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Standing straight up, like a tall tree.
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Noun
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A line that goes straight up and down, making a square corner with another line.
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A tool that helps you draw straight up and down lines.
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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.
Translations for the word: Perpendicular
लंबवत (lambavat)
lambavat
लंबवत (lambavat)
lambavat
Synonyms for the word: Perpendicular
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).