perpendicular

Meanings

• adjective

  Related to or being a line or plane that intersects at a right angle with another.

• noun

  A line or plane that intersects at a right angle with another.

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Pronunciation

1. /pɝ.pənˈdɪk.jə.lɚ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

normal , orthogonal

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Variants

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perpendicular , perpendicularities , perpendicularity , perpendicularly , perpendiculars

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Etymology

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From Old French perpendiculare, from perpendiculum, from perpendere to hang perpendicularly, from per- (through) + pendere to hang

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Trivia

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1. The term 'perpendicular' comes from the Latin perpendicularis, meaning 'hanging perpendicularly'.

2. The Great Pyramid of Giza is an example of perpendicular architecture, as its sides are all perfectly vertical.

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Related Concepts

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1. Angle: A measure of the degree of rotation between two lines or planes.

2. Right angle: An angle that measures exactly 90 degrees.

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Culture

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In mathematics, perpendicular lines or planes are important in understanding angles, intersections, and geometric relationships. In architecture, perpendicular refers to structures that are vertical and true to the plumb line.

How to Memorize "perpendicular"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine two lines intersecting at a right angle. One line can be thought of as vertical, while the other intersects it at a 90-degree angle.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'perpendicular' with the image of two lines intersecting at a right angle.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Right Angles Are Easy' to help remember that right angles are perpendicular.

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