perpendicular
adjective/ˌpɜrpənˈdɪkjələr/
Frequency rank: #9,665 most common English word
Meaning
at a 90-degree angle; exactly upright or at right angles to a surface or line.
Example sentence
The two roads meet at perpendicular angles, forming a perfect cross.
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