Perpendicular synonyms

pûr'pən-dĭk'yə-lər

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vertical
(Biol.) In the direction in which the axis lies; lengthwise
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orthometric
(Surveying) being corrected for the curvature of the Earth
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transverse (related)
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straight
Extending continuously in the same direction without curving:
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erect
Being in a vertical, upright position:
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plumb
Exactly vertical.
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sheer
Being only what it seems to be; mere.
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upright
The definition of upright is something or someone who is strictly honest, or something that is vertical or erect.
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normal
Anything normal
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orthogonal
Relating to a linear transformation that preserves the length of vectors.
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horizontal oblique (antonym)
at right angles to
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horizontal (antonym)
Occupying or restricted to the same level in a hierarchy:
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level (antonym)
The same height at all places; parallel to a flat ground.
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plumb-line
Any vertical reference line.
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perpendicular style
a Gothic style in 14th and 15th century England; characterized by vertical lines and a four-centered (Tudor) arch and fan vaulting
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English-Gothic
a Gothic style in 14th and 15th century England; characterized by vertical lines and a four-centered (Tudor) arch and fan vaulting
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English-Gothic architecture
a Gothic style in 14th and 15th century England; characterized by vertical lines and a four-centered (Tudor) arch and fan vaulting
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inclined (antonym)
At or on a slant; sloping; leaning
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parallel (antonym)
(Computers) Of or relating to the simultaneous transmission of all the bits of a byte over separate wires:
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oblique (antonym)
(Botany, of leaves) Having the base of the blade asymmetrical, with one side larger or extending further than the other.
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at right angles (related)
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rectilinear (related)
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concave (related)
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90deg (related)
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45deg (related)
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symmetrical (related)
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at an angle (related)
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at 90 degrees
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Perpendicular Sentence Examples

  • The old woodwork is fine, part being Perpendicular, but the greater portion dates from 1621.

  • A massive collection of sinister looking implements was growing—tools of their trade, all apparently necessary in order to remain aloft when maneuvering up or down perpendicular columns of frozen water.

  • The church of St Andrew retains some ornate Norman work, but is mainly a Perpendicular reconstruction.

  • The church of St Luke is Perpendicular, enlarged in modern times.

  • The smaller church of St Nicholas is Perpendicular in appearance, though parts of the fabric are older.

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