PERPENDICULAR
/ˌpɜː.pənˈdɪk.jə.lə(ɹ)/
13 letters · 5 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of PERPENDICULAR
A line or plane that is perpendicular to another.
A device such as a plumb line that is used in making or marking a perpendicular line.
A meal eaten at a tavern bar while standing up.
At or forming a right angle (to something).
"In most houses, the walls are perpendicular to the floor."
Exactly upright; extending in a straight line toward the centre of the earth, etc.
Independent of or irrelevant to each other; orthogonal.
Examples of PERPENDICULAR in a Sentence
- "In most houses, the walls are perpendicular to the floor."
Word Details
Is PERPENDICULAR a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PERPENDICULAR is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: PERPENDICULAR uses 13 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for PERPENDICULAR
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | e | r | p | e | n | d | i | c | u | l | a | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 26 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PERPENDICULAR
100 words from the letters in PERPENDICULAR
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How to Use PERPENDICULAR in Word Games
PERPENDICULAR is worth 20 points in Scrabble and 26 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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