Wordiyoperpendicular
🇬🇧 UK/.pә:pәn'dikjulә/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions
adj.
At a right angle (90°) to a given line, plane, or surface; exactly upright.
垂直的，成直角的
n.
A line or plane that is at a right angle to another line or surface.
垂直线；垂直面
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedperthrough, thoroughly
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iculconnector
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arrelating to, resembling
=perpendicular
Common Collocations
- 1.perpendicular angle垂直角
- 2.perpendicular line垂直线
- 3.perpendicular to垂直于
Example Sentences
- 1.
The two walls met at a perpendicular angle, forming a perfect right angle.
- 2.
She drew a perpendicular line from the top of the triangle to its base.
- 3.
The building's architecture features perpendicular columns that support the entire structure.