perpendicular
/ˌpɜːpənˈdɪkjələ(r)/adjective
उच्चारण पर्पन्डिक्यलर
लंबवत, समकोण पर
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adjective
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[not usually before noun] ~ (to sth)
forming an angle of 90° with another line or surface
लंबवत, समकोण पर
- The two roads are perpendicular to each other.
- Draw a line perpendicular to the base of the triangle.
Synonyms at right angles vertical
Opposite parallel horizontal
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noun
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[C]
a line that forms an angle of 90° with another line
लंब, लंब रेखा
- Drop a perpendicular from point A to the line BC.
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[sing.]
a position or direction that points straight up
सीधी खड़ी स्थिति
- The old tower leans slightly out of the perpendicular.
◇Word family
perpendicularly adverb
≈Synonyms and antonyms
§Grammar and usage
Perpendicular to something (not 'perpendicular with' or 'perpendicular on').
Perpendicular to something सही है ('perpendicular with' या 'perpendicular on' गलत है)।