perpendicular

US /ˌpə:pənˈdɪkjəlɚ/

UK /ˌpɜ:pənˈdɪkjələ(r)/

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adjective

  • Being at right angles to a given line or plane
  • At an angle of 90° to a given line, plane, or surface.
  • In a straight up and down direction; vertical.

noun

  • A line at right angles to a given line, plane, or surface.