orthogonal
orthogonal · orthogonals
An orthogonal lineAn orthogonal line.
UK/ɔːˈθɒɡ.ə.nəl/US/ɔɹˈθɑ.ɡə.nəl/
» These two lines are orthogonal.
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1 sensesAn orthogonal line.
All of the orthogonals in this painting display an understanding of linear perspective.
Examples
1 sentencesThese two lines are orthogonal.
Origin
From Middle French orthogonal, in turn from Medieval Latin orthogōnālis and Latin orthogōnFrom Middle French orthogonal, in turn from Medieval Latin orthogōnālis and Latin orthogōnius (“right-angled”), ultimately from Ancient Greek ὀρθογώνιος (orthogṓnios, “rectangular”). By surface analysis, ortho- + -gon + -al.
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Forms
plural: orthogonalsWord family
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