SpellRight

SpellRight › Spelling

Uncommon

orthogonal

The correct spelling is orthogonal.

How to pronounce orthogonal

/ɔːˈθɒɡənəl/
noun

IPA: /ɔːˈθɒɡənəl/

Say it like: Ort-hog-ona-l

The correct spelling is orthogonal. An orthogonal line For example: "A chord and the radius that bisects it are orthogonal."

Usage Examples

A chord and the radius that bisects it are orthogonal.

The normal vector and tangent vector at a given point are orthogonal.

The content of the message should be orthogonal to the means of its delivery.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An orthogonal line

adjective

  1. 1.Of two objects, at right angles; perpendicular to each other.
  2. 2.Of a pair of vectors: having a zero inner product; perpendicular.
  3. 3.Of a square matrix: such that its transpose is equal to its inverse.
  4. 4.Of a linear transformation: preserving its angles.
  5. 5.Of grid graphs, board games and polyominoes: vertical or horizontal but not diagonal.

Similar words

Words related in meaning — check their spelling too.

View synonyms & usage examples