Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
orthogonal
Adjective
/ɔːrˈθɒɡənl/
Definition
Relating to or involving right angles; at right angles to each other.
Examples
- The two lines on the graph are orthogonal, meeting at right angles.
- In mathematics, orthogonal vectors are perpendicular to one another.
- The scientist described the two theories as orthogonal, highlighting their independence.
Meaning
In a broader sense, ‘orthogonal’ can also refer to concepts or ideas that are independent or different from each other.
Synonyms
- Perpendicular
- Right-angled
- Unrelated
