Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
perpendicular
Adjective
/pərˈpɛndɪkjʊlər/
Definition
At an angle of 90 degrees to a given line, surface, or plane.
Examples
- The walls of the room are perpendicular to the floor.
- In geometry, a perpendicular bisector divides a line segment into two equal parts at a right angle.
Meaning
Perpendicular describes a relationship of two lines or surfaces that meet at a right angle.
Synonyms
- Vertical
- Upright
- Right-angled
- Orthogonal
