IN MATH: adj. at right angles to each other (symbol ). 2. n. the line or segment or side which is at right angles to a line or segment or side. EX. State the perpendic ular to side b.

IN ENGLISH: as defined above.

APPLICATION: See list 140

1. Draw a segment perpendicular to line m at point A.

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