word
perpendicular
per-pen-DIK-yoo-ler
ˌpɜːrpənˈdɪkjʊlərListen
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Syllable breakdown
perpendicular
Sounds like
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Dictionary meaning
At right angles to a given line, plane, or surface.
History and origin
Latin — 'perpendiculum' (plumb line).
Examples
- The architect ensured that all walls were perfectly perpendicular to the floor.
Common mispronunciations
per-pen-DIK-uh-lerper-PEN-dih-kyoo-ler
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