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perpendicular
adjective
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Divide perpendicular into syllables:

per · pen · dic · u · lar

How to pronounce perpendicular:

Definition of perpendicular:

perpendicular (adjective):
standing at right angles to the plane of the horizon exactly upright

Synonyms for perpendicular:

gothic

Antonyms for perpendicular:

supineflathorizontalunreliableplanelyingbentloweredfallendishonest
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