PERPENDICULARS
(adj., noun, adj.sat)Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Perpendiculars.
Perpendiculars - as an adjective
Intersecting at or forming right angles
Example: "The axes are perpendicular to each other"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
oblique18parallel10At right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line
Example: "A vertical camera angle"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
vertical13Perpendiculars - as a noun
A straight line at right angles to another line
A gothic style in 14th and 15th century england; characterized by vertical lines and a four-centered (tudor) arch and fan vaulting
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
english-gothicenglish-gothic architectureperpendicular styleHypernyms (Closely Related)
gothic12gothic architectureHyponyms (Broadly Related)
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
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
plumb lineHypernyms (Closely Related)
cord7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An extremely steep face
Perpendiculars - as an adjective satellite
So steep as to be nearly vertical
Example: "The great perpendicular face of the cliff"
Example Sentences
"The perpendiculars of a rectangle intersect at right angles."
"The two lines are perpendiculars to each other."
"The architect drew perpendiculars on the blueprint."
"The teacher explained the concept of perpendiculars to the students."
"The construction worker used a level to ensure the walls were perpendiculars."
Word Game Points
Is PERPENDICULARS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, perpendiculars is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PERPENDICULARS has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.
Is PERPENDICULARS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, perpendiculars is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPERPENDICULARS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 27.
Is PERPENDICULARS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, perpendiculars is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPERPENDICULARS has a WORDFEUD points total of 25.
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