PERPENDICULARLY Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word perpendicularly. (close relations)
perpendicular
Best Alternative Words for PERPENDICULARLY
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| plumb | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the metal bob of a plumb line adverb • completely; used as intensifiers • conforming to the direction of a plumb line • exactly adjective satellite • exactly vertical verb • measure the depth of something • weight with lead • examine thoroughly and in great depth • adjust with a plumb line so as to make vertical | ||||||||
| straight | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • having no deviations • (of hair) having no waves or curls • characterized by honesty and fairness • no longer coiled • free from curves or angles noun • a person having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex • a poker hand with 5 consecutive cards (regardless of suit) • a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse adverb • without deviation • in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly • in a straight line; in a direct course adjective satellite • successive (without a break) • erect in posture • in keeping with the facts • neatly arranged; not disorderly • not homosexual • accurately fitted; level • without evasion or compromise • (of an alcoholic drink) without water • following a correct or logical method • rigidly conventional or old-fashioned | ||||||||
| upright | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective • upright in position or posture noun • a vertical structural member as a post or stake • a piano with a vertical sounding board adjective satellite • in a vertical position; not sloping • of moral excellence | ||||||||
| vertically | adverbadv | |||||||
adverb • in a vertical direction | ||||||||
| sheer | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adverb • straight up or down without a break • completely adjective satellite • complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers • not mixed with extraneous elements • very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front • so thin as to transmit light verb • turn sharply; change direction abruptly • cause to sheer | ||||||||
