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- [pur-puh n-dik-yuh-ler]
- /ˌpɜr pənˈdɪk yə lər/
- /ˌpɜː.pənˈdɪk.jʊ.lər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pur-puh n-dik-yuh-ler]
- /ˌpɜr pənˈdɪk yə lər/
Definitions of perpendicularly word
- adjective perpendicularly vertical; straight up and down; upright. 1
- adjective perpendicularly Geometry. meeting a given line or surface at right angles. 1
- adjective perpendicularly maintaining a standing or upright position; standing up. 1
- adjective perpendicularly having a sharp pitch or slope; steep. 1
- adjective perpendicularly (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 perpendicularly a perpendicular line or plane. 1
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Origin of perpendicularly
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 Perpendicularly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
perpendicularly 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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