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/ɔːˈθɒɡ.ə.nəl/ · adjective
(geometry) Of two objects, at right angles; perpendicular to each other..
A chord and the radius that bisects it are orthogonal.
The normal vector and tangent vector at a given point are orthogonal.
The content of the message should be orthogonal to the means of its delivery.
An orthogonal approach also promotes reuse. If components have specific, well-defined responsibilities, they can be combined with new components in ways that were not envisioned by their original implementors.
Even in a geostate, some people are willing to fight and die for their views, but the institutional change to a polystate seems somewhat orthogonal to such issues.
All of the orthogonals in this painting display an understanding of linear perspective.
Use orthogonal when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Orthogonal means (geometry) Of two objects, at right angles; perpendicular to each other..
Common synonyms include perpendicular, rectangular.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
A chord and the radius that bisects it are orthogonal.
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