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Definition perpendicular in American English

perpendicular adjective

adjective
/ˌpɜrpənˈdɪkjələr/
Example

a line of perpendicular cliffs

Synonyms and related words
1.1

forming a 90° angle with another surface or line

Example

Line A is perpendicular to line B.

Definition perpendicular in American English