perpendicularly

• Adverbe signifiant « à angle droit » ou « dans une direction formant exactement 90 degrés par rapport à une ligne, un plan ou une surface donnée ». Utilisé principalement en géométrie, en physique et dans les descriptions techniques de relations spatiales.

An adverb meaning "at a right angle" or "in a direction exactly 90 degrees relative to a given line, plane, or surface." It is commonly used in geometry, physics, and technical descriptions of spatial relationships.

1. At a right angleB2formal

   In a direction that is at an angle of 90 degrees to a given line, plane, or surface.

   perpendiculairement

   • The wall was built perpendicularly to the floor.
   • The two roads intersect perpendicularly at the town square.
   • The flagpole stands perpendicularly to the ground.

   Synonymesnormalvertically

   Antonymeshorizontally

2. VerticallyB2formal

   In a straight up-and-down direction; upright.

   Verticalement

   • The cliff rises perpendicularly from the sea.
   • The elevator moves perpendicularly between floors.
   • The rain fell perpendicularly, without any wind.

   Synonymesplumbuprightuprightlyvertically

   Antonymeshorizontally