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perpendicular direction

[pɜːrpənˈdɪkjələr dɪˈrekʃən]
nounpl: perpendicular directions
direção perpendicular
1. A direction that forms a 90-degree angle with another line, plane, or direction
The perpendicular direction to the horizontal line is vertical.
A direção perpendicular à linha horizontal é vertical.
2. In geometry, a line or vector that intersects another at right angles
Move in the perpendicular direction to reach the target point.
Mova-se na direção perpendicular para atingir o ponto-alvo.
Synonyms
right angle directionnormal directionorthogonal directionvertical direction (in specific contexts)
Antonyms
parallel directiontangential direction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
direção perpendicular
Standard usage in mathematics and geometry
São Paulo
direção perpendicular
Technical usage in engineering and construction
Portugal
direção perpendicular
Formal mathematical terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

at right angles
at 90 degrees
perpendicular to
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