orthogonal

adjective
UK: /ɔːˈθɒɡənəl/
US: /ɔːrˈθɑːɡənəl/

  1. At right angles; perpendicular.

    1. The lines are orthogonal.
    2. The garden paths were laid out in an orthogonal grid pattern, maximizing space.

  2. Statistically independent; not correlated.

    1. These factors are orthogonal.
    2. The study aimed to identify orthogonal variables that influence consumer behavior.

  3. Relating to or involving right angles; forming a right angle.

    1. It's an orthogonal projection.
    2. Orthogonal views are essential for creating accurate engineering drawings.

Synonyms

perpendicular uncorrelated independent
orthogonal verb

  1. To project at right angles.

    1. Orthogonal the points to the surface.
    2. The software can orthogonal project the 3D model onto a 2D plane.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "orthogonal" in English means: At right angles; perpendicular., Statistically independent; not correlated., Relating to or involving right angles; forming a right angle..

The phonetic transcription of "orthogonal" is /ɔːˈθɒɡənəl/ in British English and /ɔːrˈθɑːɡənəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "orthogonal": perpendicular, uncorrelated, independent.

Example usage of "orthogonal": "The lines are orthogonal.". More examples on the page.