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perpendicular
01
(of lines or planes) intersecting each other at a 90 degree angle
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most perpendicular
Comparative
more perpendicular
gradable
domain
geometry, construction, mathematics
Examples
In technical drawings, architects ensure walls are precisely perpendicular to allow for square structures.
1.1
positioned at a 90-degree angle to the ground
Examples
The perpendicular cliff towered menacingly over the valley below.
02
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
Examples
The cathedral is built with a Perpendicular design, emphasizing height and light.
Perpendicular
01
a line or structure that meets another at a right angle, creating a 90-degree intersection
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
singular
not gender specific
Plural form
perpendiculars
Examples
The wall was built with a perpendicular to support the roof.
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