Words Like PERPENDICULAR

We have put together a list of words that are similar to PERPENDICULAR.

10 Alternative Words Similar to perpendicular

1 Vertical Adjective      Synonym Words Like Vertical
2 Horizontal Adjective      Antonym Words Like Horizontal
3 Inclined Adjective      Antonym Words Like Inclined
4 Oblique Adjective      Antonym Words Like Oblique
5 Steep Adjective      Related Words Like Steep
6 Straight Adjective      Related Words Like Straight
7 Normal Adjective      Similar Words Like Normal
8 Right Adjective      Similar Words Like Right
9 Upright Adjective      Similar Words Like Upright
10 Face Noun      Synonym Words Like Face

3 examples of perpendicular

1 the line ad is perpendicular to the line bc
2 measure the perpendicular height
3 the monument consists of two vertical pillars supporting a horizontal slab

10 definitions of perpendicular

1 Exactly upright or vertical; pointing to the zenith; at right angles to the plane of the horizon; extending in a right line from any point toward the center of the earth.
2 At right angles to a given line or surface.
3 A line at right angles to the plane of the horizon; a vertical line or direction.
4 A line or plane falling at right angles on another line or surface, or making equal angles with it on each side.
5 a straight line at right angles to another line
6 a cord from which a metal weight is suspended pointing directly to the earth's center of gravity; used to determine the vertical from a given point
7 at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line
8 intersecting at or forming right angles
9 a Gothic style in 14th and 15th century England; characterized by vertical lines and a four-centered (Tudor) arch and fan vaulting
10 an extremely steep face
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