perpendicularly
per
ˌpɜr
pēr
pen
pən
pēn
dic
ˈdɪk
dik
u
lar
lər
lēr
ly
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British pronunciation
/ˌpɜːpənˈdɪkjʊləli/

Definition & Meaning of "perpendicularly"in English

perpendicularly
01

at a 90-degree angle to a given line, plane, or surface

example
Examples
The architect insisted the columns be installed perpendicularly to the foundation.
The laser beam reflected perpendicularly off the mirror.
02

straight up or down without a break

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