adj
orthogonal
Orthogonal (adj) means of two objects, at right angles; perpendicular to each other.
adj
1
Of two objects, at right angles; perpendicular to each other.
2
Of a pair of vectors: having a zero inner product; perpendicular.
3
Of a square matrix: such that its transpose is equal to its inverse.
4
Of a linear transformation: preserving its angles.
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Etymology
From Middle French orthogonal, in turn from Medieval Latin orthogōnālis and Latin orthogōnius (“right-angled”), ultimately from Ancient Greek ὀρθογώνιος (orthogṓnios, “rectangular”). By surface analysis, ortho- + -gon + -al.
Rhymes for orthogonal
coronal
rational
diagonal
personal
seasonal
national
optional
regional
hormonal
fictional
emotional
irrational
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of orthogonal?
"orthogonal" (adj) means of two objects, at right angles; perpendicular to each other.
What are the different meanings of orthogonal?
"orthogonal" has 3 main meanings: 1. Of two objects, at right angles; perpendicular to each other; 2. Of a pair of vectors: having a zero inner product; perpendicular; 3. Of a square matrix: such that its transpose is equal to its inverse.