Orthogonality

//ɔːˌθɒɡ.əˈnæl.ɪ.ti// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The property of being orthogonal. uncountable

    "In this chapter we develop one of the key concepts in the geometry of the vector space Rⁿ, namely, the concept of orthogonality of vectors."

  2. 2
    the quality of lying or intersecting at right angles wordnet
  3. 3
    the relation of opposition between things at right angles wordnet

Synonyms

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aplombflectionflexureorthogonal oppositionperpendicularity

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"This phenomenon known as "the Sun Orthogonality" occurs on the same two dates (Ramses II's birth on October 22, and his coronation day of February 22) each year, and tourists from around the world attend the event, some for sun-worshiping rituals and others for simply observing the phenomenon."

Etymology

From orthogonal + -ity.

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