perpendicular

/pˌɜːpəndˈɪkjʊlɐ/

/ˌpɝpənˈdɪkjəɫɝ/

[adjective] [noun]

perpendicular

[ADJECTIVE]

(of lines or planes) intersecting each other at a 90 degree angle

antonyms : oblique

at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line

synonyms : vertical

antonyms : inclined

so steep as to be nearly veritcal

used to describe the gothic architecture of churches in 14-15th century England, marked by having four-centered arches, fan vault and straight lines in the tracery

Perpendicular

[NOUN]

an extremely steep face

a cord from which a metal weight is suspended pointing directly to the earth's center of gravity; used to determine the vertical from a given point

synonyms : plumb line

a Gothic style in 14th and 15th century England; characterized by vertical lines and a four-centered (Tudor) arch and fan vaulting

synonyms : English-Gothic

English-Gothic architecture

perpendicular style

a straight line at right angles to another line

Examples

1. The trim is perpendicular.

2. These lines are perpendicular.

3. Lines l and q are perpendicular.

4. These lines are perpendicular.

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