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perpendicularly

UK
/ˌpɜːpənˈdɪkjʊləli/
US
/ˌpɜr pənˈdɪk jə lər li/

Translations

perpendicularlyadverb
UK
/ˌpɜːpənˈdɪkjʊləli/
US
/ˌpɜr pənˈdɪk jə lər li/
The ladder was placed perpendicularly against the wall to ensure stability.
L'échelle a été placée perpendiculairement contre le mur pour assurer sa stabilité.
Additional translations
verticalementS'emploie surtout dans le sens de « à la verticale », en référence à la hauteur ou à l'élévation.
Synonyms
vertically
upright
at right angles
straight up
perpendicularly

Definitions

perpendicularlyadverb
In a manner that is at an angle of 90 degrees to a given line, plane, or surface.
The ladder was placed perpendicularly against the wall to ensure stability.
Vertically or in an up-and-down direction, especially in reference to height or elevation.
The cliffs rise perpendicularly from the ocean.
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