perpendicularity

Meanings

• noun

  The relationship between two lines or vectors that intersect each other at a right angle.

• adjective

  A state or position of being perpendicular.

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Variants

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perpendicular , perpendicularities , perpendicularity , perpendicularly

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Etymology

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From Latin perpendicularis, from perpendere 'hang directly, weigh', from pendere 'hang'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'perpendicular' comes from the Latin word 'pendere', which means 'to hang'.

2. The Great Pyramid of Giza is an example of architecture that uses perpendicular lines extensively.

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Related Concepts

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1. orthogonal: Two lines or vectors that intersect at a right angle are called orthogonal.

2. right angle: A right angle is an angle that measures exactly 90 degrees.

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Perpendicularity is a fundamental concept in mathematics, particularly in geometry. It is used extensively in engineering, architecture, and physics. In art, perpendicularity is often used as a compositional tool to create a sense of balance and stability.

How to Memorize "perpendicularity"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine two lines intersecting each other at a right angle. This is the visual representation of perpendicularity.

2. associate
   

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

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Pets Really Enjoy Drinking Cold Water' to remember that perpendicular lines form a right angle (P-90 degrees, R-right angle, E-each line, D-directly across).

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