Definitions
- Describing a line or object that is at a right angle to a surface or plane. - Referring to the direction of movement that is perpendicular to the ground or horizon. - Talking about the orientation of an object that is perpendicular to another object or surface.
- Describing a line or object that is aligned with the direction of gravity or the earth's axis. - Referring to the direction of movement that is parallel to the direction of gravity. - Talking about the orientation of an object that is aligned with the direction of gravity or the earth's axis.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe the orientation or direction of an object or movement.
- 2Both words are used to describe lines or objects that are perpendicular to a surface or plane.
- 3Both words are adverbs that modify verbs or adjectives.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Perpendicularly is more commonly used in technical or mathematical contexts, while vertically is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
- 2Direction: Perpendicularly refers specifically to a line or object that is at a right angle to a surface or plane, while vertically refers to the direction of gravity or the earth's axis.
- 3Movement: Perpendicularly can describe the direction of movement that is perpendicular to the ground or horizon, while vertically describes movement that is parallel to the direction of gravity.
- 4Connotation: Perpendicularly is more formal and technical, while vertically is more commonly used in everyday language and has a neutral connotation.
Remember this!
Perpendicularly and vertically both describe the orientation or direction of an object or movement. However, perpendicularly is more technical and specific, referring to a line or object that is at a right angle to a surface or plane, while vertically is more versatile, describing the direction of gravity or the earth's axis. Perpendicularly is also less commonly used than vertically in everyday language.
