Pronunciation: /pərˈpɛndɪkjələr/
noun a line or plane that is perpendicular to another line or plane
A1 A right angle forms when two lines are perpendicular to each other.
A2 The carpenter made sure the shelves were perpendicular to the wall.
B1 The engineer calculated the perpendicular distance between the two buildings.
B2 The surveyor used a theodolite to measure the angles of the perpendicular lines.
C1 The architect designed the building with numerous perpendicular walls for a modern look.
C2 The mathematician proved the theorem about perpendicular bisectors in geometry class.
adjective forming an angle of 90 degrees with another line or surface
A1 The table legs are perpendicular to the floor.
A2 The two lines are perpendicular to each other.
B1 The building's walls are perpendicular to the ground.
B2 The engineer ensured that the beams were perpendicular to the support columns.
C1 The architect designed the staircase with perpendicular angles for stability.
C2 The surveyor used a theodolite to measure the perpendicularity of the structures.
formal The two lines are perpendicular to each other, creating a right angle.
informal The sign is supposed to be perpendicular to the ground, not tilted.
slang Make sure you park your car perpendicular to the curb.
figurative Their opinions were perpendicular, causing a heated debate.
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