orthogonal

Meanings

• adjective

  Related to or being a right angle.

  - "The corners of this rectangle are orthogonal."
  - "The orthogonal lines intersect at right angles."

• adjective

  Perpendicular or at right angles to a given line, plane, or direction.

  - "The orthogonal axis is perpendicular to the x-axis."
  - "The orthogonal component of a vector is perpendicular to the given vector."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ɔɹˈθɑɡənəl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with orthogonal
horse , course , hearse , rehearse

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Variants

List of all variants of orthogonal that leads to same result
orthogonal , orthogonalities , orthogonality , orthogonally

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'orthos' meaning 'straight' and 'gonalos' meaning 'angle'.

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Trivia

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1. In mathematics, the term 'orthogonal' is used to describe vectors, matrices, and functions that are perpendicular or at right angles to each other.

2. The term 'orthogonal' was first used in mathematics by the Greek mathematician Euclid around 300 BC.

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Related Concepts

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1. Perpendicular: Related concept, meaning intersecting at a right angle.

2. Right angle: A measure of 90 degrees in geometry.

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Culture

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Orthogonal has significant applications in mathematics, particularly in linear algebra and geometry. It is also used in physics and engineering to describe perpendicular relationships.

How to Memorize "orthogonal"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a rectangle with right angles at all corners. Visualize lines intersecting at right angles.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'orthogonal' with the concept of right angles and perpendicularity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Oranges Are Really Good, And Lemonades Are Refreshing' to remember that 'Orthogonal' means 'right angles'.

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