Perpendicular
/ˌpɜːrpənˈdɪkjələr/
Definitions
- (adj.) Intersecting at or forming a right angle (90 degrees).
The building's walls are perpendicular to the ground.
- (n.) A line or plane at right angles to a given line or surface.
Draw the perpendicular from point A to the base line.
Forms
- perpendicularly
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'perpendicular' is often used to describe spatial relationships unambiguously, especially in property descriptions and architectural plans.
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