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perpendicularity

perpendicularity

8.6
Two lines or surfaces meet at a right angle
  • noun
  • /ˌpɜrˌpɛnˈdɪkjʊˈlærɪti/
translation icon : perpendicularidad
  • Also, since then, the same thousands, give or take a few, have fallen back to earth (aplomb, or "perpendicularity," comes from the French word for lead).

But right, it would have been better if there was a different word for perpendicularity in space and orthogonality in the space of states.

Examples

  • The construction manual specifies that perpendicularity must be maintained for proper alignment of all structural elements.

  • But right, it would have been better if there was a different word for perpendicularity in space and orthogonality in the space of states.

    Stanford

  • The inherent perpendicularity of the block ensures the perpendicular orientation of the shaft to the mounting surface.

    Academic text (1995)

  • The notion of perpendicularity is an invariant notion in a Riemannian geometry.

  • This assembly integration eliminates bonding operations and a shaft press while creating very good tolerances for disc perpendicularity and shaft concentricity.

    Academic text (1994)

  • The architect emphasized the importance of perpendicularity between the walls and the floor to ensure the building's stability.

  • In geometry class, we learned that perpendicularity refers to two lines meeting at a right angle.

Synonyms

orthogonality
vsperpendicularity
  • Specialized
9.9

The state of two things being at right angles and not affecting each other, like two lines at 90 degrees

is the general geometric quality of forming right angles between surfaces
orthogonal opposition
vsperpendicularity
  • Specialized
9.9

Two things that are at right angles to each other, like lines or vectors

is the basic geometric condition of two lines or planes meeting at right angles

How Perpendicular

perpendicularity
8.6
slant
11 3.4

Surface Forms

perpendicularity singular
perpendicularities plural

Morphology

perpendicularity = perpendicular (transparent) = perpendicular + ity

A regular nominalization of the adjective 'perpendicular' with the productive suffix '-ity', forming a noun that denotes the state or quality of being perpendicular.

Etymology

Perpendicularity comes from a root that means 'to hang', and the pend part is the same in pendulum and pendant, words about things that hang. So, think of a straight 'hanging' line meeting another line at a 'right angle' — that is why perpendicularity means being exactly at a right corner.