orthogonal
orthogonal, perpendicular
Word details
- German meaning
- Zwei Linien oder Ebenen, die in einem rechten Winkel zueinander stehen; im übertragenen Sinne: unabhängig oder nicht zusammenhängend.
- English meaning
- Orthogonal
- Synonym
- senkrecht, rechtwinklig
- German example
- Die beiden Vektoren sind orthogonal zueinander.
- English example
- The two vectors are orthogonal to each other.
Related words
- rechtwinklig
Right-angled
- orthorhombisch
Orthorhombic
- rechtwinkelig
Right-angled
Example sentences with “orthogonal”
Die Vektoren stehen orthogonal zueinander. (The vectors are orthogonal to each other.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'orthogonal' only used in math?
Primarily, yes. It means perpendicular or at a right angle, used in mathematics, physics, and computer science.