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orthogonally

adv · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adv

Meaning 1

In an orthogonal manner; perpendicularly; at right angles

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree English orthogonal Middle English -ly English -ly English orthogonally From orthogonal + -ly.

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: orthogonalement — in an orthogonal manner
  • Italian: ortogonalmente — in an orthogonal manner
  • Polish: prostopadle — in an orthogonal manner
  • Polish: ortogonalnie — in an orthogonal manner
  • Portuguese: ortogonalmente — in an orthogonal manner
  • Spanish: ortogonalmente — in an orthogonal manner
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