주어진 선이나 평면과 90도의 각을 이루는
At an angle of 90° to a given line, plane, or surface.
예문:
"The architect ensured the support beams were perpendicular to the floor."
"Draw a line that is perpendicular to the base of the triangle."
지면과 직각을 이루며 곧게 서 있는
Standing at an angle of 90° to the ground; upright or vertical.
예문:
"The ancient monoliths remained perpendicular despite centuries of erosion."
"Keep your spine perpendicular to the chair for better posture."
경사나 절벽이 거의 수직에 가까울 정도로 매우 가파른
Of a slope or cliff that is extremely steep, almost vertical.
예문:
"The climbers struggled to scale the perpendicular rock face."
"A perpendicular drop from the cliff edge made the hikers dizzy."
수직선과 큰 창문이 특징인 영국 고딕 건축의 마지막 단계에 관한
Relating to the final stage of English Gothic architecture, characterized by vertical lines and large windows.
예문:
"The cathedral is a prime example of the Perpendicular style of the 15th century."
"Intricate stone tracery is a hallmark of Perpendicular Gothic windows."
다른 선이나 평면과 직각을 이루는 선 또는 평면
A line or plane that is at a right angle to another line or plane.
예문:
"From the apex of the cone, drop a perpendicular to the center of the base."
"Use a protractor to verify the accuracy of the perpendicular."
수직인 위치, 방향 또는 상태
A vertical position, direction, or state.
예문:
"The tower has leaned several degrees away from the perpendicular."
"The heavy winds pushed the young tree out of the perpendicular."