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    Perpendiculaire (en. Perpendicular)

    [pɛʁ.pɑ̃.di.ky.lɛʁ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to two lines or surfaces that intersect at right angles.
    The walls of this room are perpendicular to the floor.
    Les murs de cette pièce sont perpendiculaires au sol.
    Refers to a direction that is at right angles to another direction.
    The thread is perpendicular to the edge of the table.
    Le fil est perpendiculaire au bord de la table.
    In geometry, a line segment that is perpendicular to another segment.
    Draw a line perpendicular to this line.
    Tracez une ligne perpendiculaire à cette droite.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'perpendicularis', derived from 'perpendiculum' which means 'plumb', itself derived from 'perpendere', 'to weigh from below'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    perpendicular to
    Refers to something that is at a right angle to something else.
    perpendiculaire à
    right angle
    Angle of ninety degrees.
    angle perpendiculaire
    to cross perpendicularly
    To cross in such a way as to form a right angle.
    traverser perpendiculairement

    Related Words

    angle
    Figure formed by two lines that meet.
    angle
    line
    Straight line in a plane.
    droite
    plane
    Flat surface in space.
    plan