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orthogonal

UK
/ɔːˈθɒɡənl/
US
/ɔrˈθɑɡənl/

Translations

orthogonaladjective
more orthogonal
Comp.
most orthogonal
Super.
UK
/ɔːˈθɒɡənl/
US
/ɔrˈθɑɡənl/
The two vectors are orthogonal to each other.
Два вектора ортогональны друг другу.
Synonyms
disjoint
unrelated
independent
right-angled
perpendicular
orthogonalnoun
orthogonals
pl
UK
/ɔːˈθɒɡənl/
US
/ɔrˈθɑɡənl/
Used in geometry for a line or plane that is perpendicular to another.
Synonyms
perp
normal
perpendicular

Definitions

orthogonaladjective
Relating to or involving right angles; perpendicular.
The architect designed the building with orthogonal lines to ensure structural stability.
Statistically independent; having no correlation.
The two variables in the study were found to be orthogonal, indicating no relationship between them.
Involving or denoting a system of coordinates in which the axes are at right angles to each other.
The orthogonal coordinate system made it easier to calculate the distances between points.
orthogonalnoun
A line, ray, or plane that is perpendicular to a given line, segment, or plane.
In the construction, draw an orthogonal to the base through point A.
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