perpendicular
[/ˌpɜːpənˈdɪkjələr/]
adjective, nounN/A (adjective); masculine (noun - a perpendicular line)pl: N/A (adjective); perpendiculars (noun)
perpendicular
1. at an angle of 90 degrees to a given line, plane, or surface
The wall is perpendicular to the floor.
A parede é perpendicular ao chão.
2. in geometry, a line or plane that meets another at right angles
Draw a perpendicular from the point to the line.
Desenhe uma perpendicular do ponto até a reta.
3. standing or pointing straight up; vertical
He stood in a perpendicular position.
Ele estava em uma posição perpendicular.
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