orthogonal.

1. Meeting at right angles or having the corresponding orthogonal relation in a specified mathematical setting.

2. Independent of or addressing a different dimension from another matter, especially in technical or analytical discussion.

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Words that belong together

• orthogonal axes
• an orthogonal layout

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The settlement’s orthogonal layout remained visible beneath the later roads.

The survey established orthogonal axes through the center of the hall.

Usage notes

Primary category: setting. Forms: Relational or positional adjective; ordinary comparative and superlative usually not applicable. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings.