Perpendicular
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British pronunciation/pˌɜːpəndˈɪkjʊlɐ/
American pronunciation/ˌpɝpənˈdɪkjəɫɝ/

Definition & Bedeutung von "perpendicular"

perpendicular
01

rechtwinklig, senkrecht

(of lines or planes) intersecting each other at a 90 degree angle
perpendicular definition and meaning
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In technical drawings, architects ensure walls are precisely perpendicular to allow for square structures.
Each perpendicular beam supports a different section of the bridge deck.
1.1

senkrecht, rechtwinklig

positioned at a 90-degree angle to the ground
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The perpendicular cliff towered menacingly over the valley below.
A perpendicular tower rose out of the mist, almost touching the clouds.
02

perpendicular, perpendikular

having a style of Gothic architecture from the 14th-15th century in England, characterized by vertical lines, large windows, and a focus on height and light
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The cathedral is built with a Perpendicular design, emphasizing height and light.
The Perpendicular style is known for its sharp, vertical lines and grand windows.
Perpendicular
01

Lot, Senkrechtlinie

a line or structure that meets another at a right angle, creating a 90-degree intersection
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The wall was built with a perpendicular to support the roof.
The carpenter ensured the shelves were fixed at perfect perpendiculars.
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