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Definition of perpendicularly

perpendicularly

/ˌpɝː.pənˈdɪk.jə.lɚ.li/
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Adjective:perpendicular
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• adverb

1

At an angle of 90 degrees to a given line, plane, or surface.

Example

"The main avenue runs perpendicularly to the riverfront."

2

In a straight upward or downward direction; vertically.

Example

"The limestone cliffs rise perpendicularly from the ocean floor."

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• Rhymes for perpendicularly

• Nearby Words

peroxide
perp
perpendicular
perpendicularly
perpetrate
perpetration
perpetrator

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Perpendicularly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/perpendicularly
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