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perpendicular
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adjective (a)

  • intersecting at or forming right angles(adj.all)
    Example:
    The axes are perpendicular to each other.
    Antonym:
    oblique
    source: wordnet30
  • at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line(adj.all)
    Example:
    Measure the perpendicular height.
    Synonym:
    vertical
    Antonym:
    inclined
    source: wordnet30
  • Exactly upright or vertical; pointing to the zenith; at right angles to the plane of the horizon; extending in a right line from any point toward the center of the earth.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • a straight line at right angles to another line(noun.shape)
    source: wordnet30
  • a Gothic style in 14th and 15th century England; characterized by vertical lines and a four-centered (Tudor) arch and fan vaulting(noun.cognition)
    Synonym:
    english-gothic, english-gothic architecture, perpendicular style
    source: wordnet30
  • a cord from which a metal weight is suspended pointing directly to the earth's center of gravity; used to determine the vertical from a given point(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    plumb line
    source: wordnet30
  • an extremely steep face(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • A line at right angles to the plane of the horizon; a vertical line or direction.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • extremely steep(adj.all)
    Example:
    The great perpendicular face of the cliff.
    Synonym:
    abrupt, precipitous, sharp
    source: wordnet30

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