Perpendiculate

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /pɚˈpɛndɪkjəˌleɪt/

Definitions of perpendiculate

verb to make or form something perpendicular

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher showed the students how to perpendiculate a line on the whiteboard.

A2 I can perpendiculate the shelf to the wall to make sure it is secure.

B1 The carpenter had to perpendiculate the beams to ensure the stability of the structure.

B2 The architect carefully perpendiculated the walls of the building to create a unique design.

C1 The engineer perpendiculated the supports of the bridge to withstand strong winds.

C2 The artist perpendiculated the lines in the painting to create a sense of depth and perspective.

adjective describing something that is perpendicular or at right angles to a surface

Example Sentences

A1 The pencil is perpendiculate to the table.

A2 The bookshelf is perpendiculate to the wall.

B1 The tower was designed to be perpendiculate to the ground.

B2 The architect ensured that the columns were perpendiculate to the beams.

C1 The artist created a sculpture with perpendiculate lines and angles.

C2 The engineer meticulously aligned the components to be perpendiculate for maximum stability.

Examples of perpendiculate in a Sentence

formal The architect ensured that the walls were perpendiculate to the foundation for structural integrity.

informal Make sure to hang that picture perpendiculate to the floor so it looks straight.

slang I tried to stack the books perpendiculate but they kept falling over.

figurative His thoughts were perpendiculate, always aligned and organized in a logical manner.

Grammatical Forms of perpendiculate

past tense

perpendicularized

plural

perpendiculars

comparative

more perpendiculate

superlative

most perpendiculate

present tense

perpendicularizes

future tense

will perpendiculate

perfect tense

has perpendiculated

continuous tense

is perpendiculating

singular

perpendiculate

positive degree

perpendiculate

infinitive

to perpendiculate

gerund

perpendicularizing

participle

perpendicularized

Origin and Evolution of perpendiculate

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'perpendiculate' originated from Latin, specifically from the word 'perpendicularis' which means 'vertical'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'perpendiculate' has evolved to be used in various fields such as architecture, mathematics, and geometry to describe something that is perpendicular or at a right angle to a given line or surface.