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perpendicular

/ˌpərndɪkʌlər/ adjective · British & US
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What does perpendicular mean?

adjective

Extending or lying at right angles to a plane or surface; forming a right angle with it. Having a right angle.

Example

"The two walls of the building were perpendicular to each other."

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