Perpendicular (Noun)
Meaning 1
A straight line at right angles to another line.
Classification
Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.
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Meaning 2
A cord from which a metal weight is suspended pointing directly to the earth's center of gravity; used to determine the vertical from a given point.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 4
A Gothic style in 14th and 15th century England; characterized by vertical lines and a four-centered (Tudor) arch and fan vaulting.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The perpendicular Gothic style in 14th and 15th century England was characterized by the use of strong vertical lines and pointed arches.
- The fan vaulting in the ceiling of the chapel was a classic example of the perpendicular style, with its intricate web of ribs and vertical lines.
- The four-centered arch, also known as the Tudor arch, was a distinctive feature of the perpendicular Gothic style in England.
- The vertical lines of the perpendicular Gothic style were often emphasized by the use of slender columns and pointed arches.
- The perpendicular style was particularly well-suited to the grand, airy spaces of English cathedrals, where its vertical lines and soaring vaults created a sense of drama and uplift.