perpendicular
UK/.pә:pәn'dikjulә/US
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Definitions
adj.
At a right angle to a line or surface.
垂直的，成直角的。
n.
A perpendicular line or position.
垂线，垂直位置。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedPerpendicular comes from a plumb line hanging straight down; that hanging line defines a right angle.
Root pend still carries 32 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.perpendicular angle垂直角
- 2.perpendicular line垂直线
- 3.perpendicular to垂直于
Example Sentences
- 1.
The wall is perpendicular to the floor.