perpendicular
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
The strongest movement generally occurs perpendicular to the rift, in the direction the crust is being pulled apart.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 1, 2026
Hammerheads stand out from other shark species by the distinctive shape of their heads, which stick out perpendicular to their bodies in the shape of, well, a hammer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
His awkward angle, coming from beyond the perpendicular, with the ability to move the ball away from right-handers makes him very challenging for a batter to line up.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026
In the end, some 8,000 small seismic events were induced along the targeted fault, but also, surprisingly, along other faults running perpendicular to the main one, sparking local magnitudes ranging from -5 to -0.14.
From Barron's ● May 11, 2026
Between the low-sweeping black brows was a tiny perpendicular line.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
She uses a measuring stick to set the plants an equal distance apart, and as the beds are connected, the effect is one of perfectly aligned diagonals and perpendiculars.
From New York Times ● Jul. 1, 2010
Under those glorious perpendiculars . . . this gesticulating gigolo in gilt.
From Time Magazine Archive
From the divisions i., ii., iii., iv., &c., on k l, let drop the perpendiculars, cutting the other series of lines at right angles.
From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Joshua Rose
All the perpendiculars that can be drawn to a straight line at a given point lie in a plane which is perpendicular to the line at the given point.
From The Teaching of Geometry by David Eugene Smith
His three hypotheses are thus obtained: equal perpendiculars AC, BD are drawn from a straight line AB, and CD are joined.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 6 "Geodesy" to "Geometry" by Various
Vocabulary lists containing perpendicular
Geometry - Introductory
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
The ACT Math Test: Geometry, List 2
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Geometry - Middle School
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
