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The correct spelling is orthogonal.
How to pronounce orthogonal
/ɔːˈθɒɡənəl/
nounIPA: /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.An orthogonal line
adjective
- 1.Of two objects, at right angles; perpendicular to each other.
- 2.Of a pair of vectors: having a zero inner product; perpendicular.
- 3.Of a square matrix: such that its transpose is equal to its inverse.
- 4.Of a linear transformation: preserving its angles.
- 5.Of grid graphs, board games and polyominoes: vertical or horizontal but not diagonal.
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