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perpendicular

The correct spelling is perpendicular.

How to pronounce perpendicular

/ˌpɜː.pənˈdɪk.jə.lə(ɹ)/
noun

IPA: /ˌpɜː.pənˈdɪk.jə.lə(ɹ)/

Say it like: Per-pen-dic-ula-r

The correct spelling is perpendicular. A line or plane that is perpendicular to another. For example: "In most houses, the walls are perpendicular to the floor."

Usage Examples

In most houses, the walls are perpendicular to the floor.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A line or plane that is perpendicular to another.
  2. 2.A device such as a plumb line that is used in making or marking a perpendicular line.
  3. 3.A meal eaten at a tavern bar while standing up.

adjective

  1. 1.At or forming a right angle (to something).
  2. 2.Exactly upright; extending in a straight line toward the centre of the earth, etc.
  3. 3.Independent of or irrelevant to each other; orthogonal.

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