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perpendicular

perpendicular

adjective pehr-pehn-dee-koo-LAHR Rare
Numbers & Measures Mathematics

Origin: from Latin perpendicularis, from perpendiculum (plumb line)

Usage Note

Perpendicular is invariable for gender (la línea perpendicular, el eje perpendicular) and is used in geometry and everyday orientation. The noun la perpendicular means 'the perpendicular line'. In informal speech it can simply mean 'at right angles'.

Examples

"Traza una línea perpendicular al eje."

Natural Translation

Draw a line perpendicular to the axis.

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