PERPENDICULAR
(adj., noun, adj.sat)Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Perpendicular.
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US
Perpendicular - as an adjective
Intersecting at or forming right angles
Example: "The axes are perpendicular to each other"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
oblique18parallel10At right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line
Example: "A vertical camera angle"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
vertical13Perpendicular - as a noun
A straight line at right angles to another line
A gothic style in 14th and 15th century england; characterized by vertical lines and a four-centered (tudor) arch and fan vaulting
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
english-gothicenglish-gothic architectureperpendicular styleHypernyms (Closely Related)
gothic12gothic architectureHyponyms (Broadly Related)
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
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
plumb lineHypernyms (Closely Related)
cord7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An extremely steep face
Perpendicular - as an adjective satellite
So steep as to be nearly vertical
Example: "The great perpendicular face of the cliff"
Example Sentences
"The walls of the room were painted in perpendicular stripes of blue and white."
"She held the pencil perpendicular to the paper as she sketched the portrait."
"The trees formed a perpendicular line along the edge of the field."
"The ladder was placed perpendicular to the wall for stability."
"The two roads intersected at a perpendicular angle."
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Is PERPENDICULAR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, perpendicular is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PERPENDICULAR has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.
Is PERPENDICULAR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, perpendicular is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPERPENDICULAR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 26.
Is PERPENDICULAR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, perpendicular is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPERPENDICULAR has a WORDFEUD points total of 24.
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