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Perpendicular

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ˌpɜː.pənˈdɪk.jə.lə(ɹ)

Definitions

  1. A line or plane that is perpendicular to another.
  2. A device such as a plumb line that is used in making or marking a perpendicular line.
  3. A meal eaten at a tavern bar while standing up.
    obsolete, slang

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CEFR level

C2
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This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

perpendicular axis theorem perpendicular bisector perpendicular distance perpendicular magnetic recording perpendicular pronoun perpendicular recording

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