Question

what is perpendicular

Answer 1

perpendicular

ˌpəːp(ə)nˈdɪkjʊlə/Submit

adjective

1.

at an angle of 90° to a given line, plane, or surface or to the ground.

"dormers and gables that extend perpendicular to the main roofline"

synonyms: at right angles, at 90 degrees, square

"lines perpendicular to each other"

2.

denoting the latest stage of English Gothic church architecture, prevalent from the late 14th to mid 16th centuries and characterized by broad arches, elaborate fan vaulting, and large windows with vertical tracery.

"the handsome Perpendicular church of St Andrew"

noun

1.

a straight line at an angle of 90° to a given line, plane, or surface.

"at each division draw a perpendicular representing the surface line"

Answer 2

Hey mate

Here is your answer

Side opposite to a respective angle in a right angle triangle is perpendicular.Basically it is side which meats the base to form right angle.