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perpendicularity

per·pen·dic·u·lar
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pur-puh n-dik-yuh-ler]
    • /ˌpɜr pənˈdɪk yə lər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pur-puh n-dik-yuh-ler]
    • /ˌpɜr pənˈdɪk yə lər/

Definitions of perpendicularity word

  • adjective perpendicularity vertical; straight up and down; upright. 1
  • adjective perpendicularity Geometry. meeting a given line or surface at right angles. 1
  • adjective perpendicularity maintaining a standing or upright position; standing up. 1
  • adjective perpendicularity having a sharp pitch or slope; steep. 1
  • adjective perpendicularity (initial capital letter) noting or pertaining to the last style of English Gothic architecture, prevailing from the late 14th through the early 16th century and characterized by the use of predominantly vertical tracery, an overall linear, shallow effect, and fine intricate stonework. 1
  • noun perpendicularity a perpendicular line or plane. 1
See all 11 definitions of perpendicularity

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Origin of perpendicularity

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; < Latin perpendiculāris vertical, equivalent to perpendicul(um) plumb line (see perpend2, -i-, -cule2) + -āris -ar1; replacing Middle English perpendiculer(e) (adj. and adv.) < Old French perpendiculiere

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Parts of speech for Perpendicularity

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Perpendicularity

perpendicularity popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for perpendicularity

noun perpendicularity

  • erectness — The state of being erect, or of having an erect posture.
Just one Synonym for perpendicularity

Top questions with perpendicularity

  • how to check perpendicularity?
  • what is perpendicularity?

Related words

  • plumb line

    a cord with a lead bob attached to one end, used to determine perpendicularity, the depth of water, etc. Compare plumb (def 1).

  • plumb rule

    a device for determining perpendicularity, consisting of a narrow board with a plumb line and bob suspended from an upper edge.

  • plummet

    Also called plumb bob. a piece of lead or some other weight attached to a line, used for determining perpendicularity, for sounding, etc.; the bob of a plumb line.
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