orthogonalangle
nounUK /ɔːˈθɒɡənəl ˈæŋɡəl/
US /ɔːrˈθɑːɡənəl ˈæŋɡəl/
An orthogonal angle is a square corner that looks like the letter L.
The corner of the book forms an orthogonal angle.
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2. A meeting point of two lines that cross each other straight across.
The two streets meet at an orthogonal angle.
3. In math, an angle of exactly 90 degrees.
The carpenter checked that the shelf was cut at an orthogonal angle.
4. A corner where two walls stand straight up from the floor.
The walls of the room join at an orthogonal angle.