Perpendicular

B2 8+
Synonyms Antonyms Collocations Idiomatic Expressions

Synonyms of perpendicular

vertical
orthogonal
90-degree angle

Antonyms of perpendicular

parallel
horizontal
oblique

Collocations of perpendicular

perpendicular lines
Frequency: 80 %

The two perpendicular lines intersected at a right angle.

perpendicular angles
Frequency: 70 %

The corner of the room formed perpendicular angles.

perpendicular bisector
Frequency: 60 %

The perpendicular bisector of a line segment passes through its midpoint.

perpendicular plane
Frequency: 50 %

The tower was built at the intersection of two perpendicular planes.

Idiomatic Expressions for perpendicular

  • Phrase: square with
    Meaning: perpendicular or at right angles to something else
    Usage: Make sure the table is square with the wall.