Vocabulary Entry

orthogonality

|noun • adjective

noun

The property of being orthogonal; the state of being perpendicular or at right angles.

Example Sentences

"In geometry, orthogonality is crucial for defining perpendicular lines."

"The concept of orthogonality is important in both mathematics and physics."

"Two functions are said to be orthogonal if their inner product is zero."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The vectors in the coordinate system are orthogonal to each other."

"He designed the building with orthogonal layouts for better airflow."

"The orthogonal axes help clearly define the dimensions of the object."