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perpendicularly

[pəˈpɛndɪkjʊləli]

perpendicularly Definition

at an angle of 90 degrees to a given line, plane, or surface.

Using perpendicularly: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "perpendicularly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The flagpole stood perpendicularly in the center of the courtyard.

  • Example

    The tower rose perpendicularly from the ground.

  • Example

    She held the ruler perpendicularly to the paper while drawing the line.

perpendicularly Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for perpendicularly

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Summary: perpendicularly in Brief

The adverb 'perpendicularly' [pəˈpɛndɪkjʊləli] describes something that is at a 90-degree angle to a given line, plane, or surface. It is often used to describe the orientation of objects such as flagpoles, towers, and rulers.