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.
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The tower rose perpendicularly from the ground.
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She held the ruler perpendicularly to the paper while drawing the line.
perpendicularly Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for perpendicularly
- vertically
- uprightly
- plumb
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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.
