Meaning Of The Word Perpendicular

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What's The Definition Of Perpendicular?

perpendicular
A perpendicular line or surface points straight up, rather than being sloping or horizontal.

perpendicular in American English
a device used in finding or marking the vertical line from any point
at right angles to a given plane or line
adjective: vertical; straight up and down; upright
noun: a perpendicular line or plane

perpendicular in British English
adjective: at right angles to a horizontal plane
noun: a line or plane perpendicular to another

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