What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
perpendicularity
Example
The carpenter checked the perpendicularity of the wall using a level. [perpendicularity: noun]
Example
The engineer ensured the perpendicularity of the beams before constructing the building. [perpendicularity: noun]
squareness
Example
The tailor measured the squareness of the fabric before cutting it. [squareness: noun]
Example
The mason ensured the squareness of the bricks before laying them. [squareness: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Squareness is more commonly used than perpendicularity in everyday language, while perpendicularity is more commonly used in technical or engineering contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between perpendicularity and squareness?
Perpendicularity is typically associated with a more formal tone due to its technical nature, while squareness is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
