orthogonally

Examples

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• And then these two face orthogonally and this one places in line.

• So in conclusion, we've shown that orthogonally polarized light does not interfere.

• Nevertheless, proponents of the achievement goal model have indicated that the two goals are orthogonally independent (Nicholls, 1984; Roberts, 1992).

  Academic text (2000)

• Orthogonal dimensions are the coordinate perpendicular x-y axes familiar from coordinate geometry or, more properly, the dimensions in which statistical variables can move orthogonally to, i.e., independently from, each other.

  Academic text (1997)

• The two pipes cross each other orthogonally, creating a stable structure.

• In the new design, the panels are arranged orthogonally to maximize space efficiency.

• The artist painted the lines orthogonally on the canvas to create a unique perspective.

Synonyms

T

transversely

vsorthogonally

1 6.7

In a way that goes across something at a right angle to its main direction

can also mean simply independent or generally across not strictly exact angle

P

perpendicularly

vsorthogonally

1 7.3

In a way that is at a right angle to a surface, like straight up from the ground

is broader and also used for being independent rather than only exact angles

C

crosswise

vsorthogonally

1 4.0

Lying across something at right angles

often implies independence or a general across position rather than precise angle

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology