perpendicularity

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Symmetry and perpendicularity reign, with fewer than five sculptures placed diagonally.

From New York Times • Jun. 26, 2014

But now they had above them the ten feet of sheer perpendicularity down which Dan had indiscreetly jumped, following Penn's lead.

From Cudjo's Cave by Trowbridge, J. T. (John Townsend)

The symmetry of perpendicularity is a particular instance of the symmetry of the mutual relations between two time-systems.

From The Concept of Nature The Tarner Lectures Delivered in Trinity College, November 1919 by Whitehead, Alfred North

It was necessarily "low studded," being only five feet from floor to ceiling, which was rather trying to the perpendicularity of a six-footer.

From The Yacht Club or The Young Boat-Builder by Optic, Oliver

"Two solemn facts, but they won't wash the dishes," rejoined Kat, balancing over the bannisters, in a way that threatened immediate perpendicularity, with a change of base from what was customary.

From Six Girls A Home Story by Merrill, Frank T. (Frank Thayer)