Perpendicular Synonyms and Antonyms

pûrpən-dĭkyə-lər
At right angles to the horizon or to level ground
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. vertical
  2. horizontal
  3. plumb
  4. upright
  5. straight
  6. erect
  7. sheer
  8. at 90 degrees
Antonyms:
  1. horizontal
  2. horizontal oblique
  3. inclined
  4. level
  5. parallel
  6. oblique
Standing
Synonyms:
  1. normal
  2. orthogonal
  3. orthometric
  4. upright
Antonyms:
  1. horizontal oblique
  2. level
  3. horizontal
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A Gothic style in 14th and 15th century England; characterized by vertical lines and a four-centered (Tudor) arch and fan vaulting
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. perpendicular style
  2. English-Gothic
  3. English-Gothic architecture
A cord from which a metal weight is suspended pointing directly to the earth's center of gravity; used to determine the vertical from a given point
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. plumb-line
Being at right angles to the horizontal; vertical.
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. vertical
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Words Related to Perpendicular

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. at right angles
  2. rectilinear
  3. concave
  4. 90deg
  5. 45deg
  6. symmetrical
  7. at an angle

Perpendicular Sentence Examples

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

  • 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.

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

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