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    perpendicular
    /ˌpəːp(ə)nˈdɪkjʊlə/

    adjective

    • 1. at an angle of 90° to a given line, plane, or surface or to the ground: "dormers and gables that extend perpendicular to the main roofline" Similar at right anglesat 90 degreessquare
    • 2. denoting the latest stage of English Gothic church architecture, prevalent from the late 14th to mid 16th centuries and characterized by broad arches, elaborate fan vaulting, and large windows with vertical tracery: "the handsome Perpendicular church of St Andrew"

    noun

    • 1. a straight line at an angle of 90° to a given line, plane, or surface: "at each division draw a perpendicular representing the surface line"

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  2. PERPENDICULAR definition: 1. at an angle of 90° to a horizontal line or surface: 2. at an angle of 90° to another line or…. Learn more.

  3. Learn the meaning of perpendicular as an adjective and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Perpendicular means standing at right angles to the plane of the horizon or to a given line or plane.

  4. PERPENDICULAR meaning: 1. at an angle of 90° to a horizontal line or surface: 2. at an angle of 90° to another line or…. Learn more.

  5. Perpendicular definition: vertical; straight up and down; upright.. See examples of PERPENDICULAR used in a sentence.

    • What Are Perpendicular lines?
    • Definition of Perpendicular Lines
    • Perpendicular Lines Around Us
    • Perpendicular Symbol
    • Properties of Perpendicular Lines
    • Construction of Perpendicular Lines
    • Conclusion
    • Solved Examples on Perpendicular Lines
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    Two distinct lines intersecting each other at 90∘ or at a right angleare called perpendicular lines. Example: Here, AB is perpendicular to XY because AB and XY intersect each other at 90∘. Non-Example:

    In geometry, perpendicular lines are defined as two lines that meet or intersect each other at right angles (90∘). The term ‘perpendicular’ originated from the Latin word ‘perpendicularis,’ meaning a plumb line. If two lines AB and CD are perpendicular, then we can write them as AB ⊥ CD. The symbol ⊥is used to indicate the lines are perpendicular.

    We can observe many perpendicular lines in real life. Some examples are:the sides of a set square, the arms of a clock, the corners of the blackboard, window and the Red Cross symbol. Here are a few more examples!

    Perpendicular lines are represented by the symbol, ‘⊥’. Suppose, m andn are two lines intersecting each other at 90 degrees, then they are perpendicular to each other and are represented as m ⊥ n. The point of intersection of perpendicular lines is called the foot of the perpendicular.

    These lines always intersect at right angles.
    If two lines are perpendicular to the same line, they are parallel to each other and will never intersect.  For example k and l are two lines and both are perpendicular to the same line r, then lin...

    We can draw perpendicular lines for a given line in two ways. 1. Using a protractor 2. Using a compass

    Give your children opportunities to observe perpendicular lines in objects or places around them, such as a tall tree on the ground, an electric pole on the pavement, railway intersection, corner of two adjacent walls, and high buildings. Let’s solve a few examples for better understanding.

    Example 1: State whether a given set of lines are perpendicular or parallel. Solution: 1. Parallel lines 2. Perpendicular lines 3. Perpendicular lines 4. Parallel lines Example 2: Write a relation between the line segments indicated by the arrow in each shape. Solution: 1. AB ⊥AE 2. PQ ||SR 3. PQ ||NM 4. AB ⊥AD Example 3: The diagonals of rhombus a...

    Learn what perpendicular lines are, how to identify them, and how to draw them using a protractor or a compass. See examples of perpendicular lines in real life and practice problems on perpendicular lines.

  6. Two lines that form a T are perpendicular to each other. They meet at a right angle. A person who is standing is perpendicular to the earth. Use perpendicular to describe lines, angles, and direction. In geometry a perpendicular angle is 90 degrees, a perfect L.

  7. A perpendicular line or surface points straight up, rather than being sloping or horizontal. We made two slits for the eyes and a perpendicular line for the nose. The sides of the loch are almost perpendicular.