perpendicularly

Meanings

• adjective

  Related to or being a line or plane that intersects at right angles.

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Variants

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perpendicular , perpendicularities , perpendicularity , perpendicularly

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'perpendicularis', meaning 'hanging directly over'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'perpendicular' is derived from the Latin word 'perpendicularis', which means 'hanging directly over'.

2. The Great Pyramid of Giza is an example of architecture where the sides of the base are perpendicular to each other.

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Related Concepts

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1. orthogonal: Two lines, vectors, or surfaces that intersect at right angles are called orthogonal to each other.

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

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In mathematics, the term 'perpendicular' is used extensively to describe lines or planes that intersect at right angles. In geometry, a perpendicular line is one that intersects another line at a right angle. In physics, the term is used to describe forces acting at right angles to each other.

How to Memorize "perpendicularly"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize two lines intersecting each other at a right angle.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'perpendicular' with the idea of lines intersecting at right angles.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Pictures of People Eating Pizza' to remember that Perpendicular lines intersect at right angles.

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