perpendicular vs vertical

vertical vs perpendicular

perpendicular and vertical both are nouns.

perpendicular and vertical both are adjectives.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
perpendicular	Yes	Yes	No	No
vertical	Yes	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, perpendicular and vertical are synonyms defined as:

perpendicular and vertical: at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line

perpendicular (noun)	vertical (noun)
an extremely steep face	a vertical structural member as a post or stake
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	something that is oriented vertically
a Gothic style in 14th and 15th century England; characterized by vertical lines and a four-centered (Tudor) arch and fan vaulting
a straight line at right angles to another line

perpendicular (adjective)	vertical (adjective)
intersecting at or forming right angles	at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line
at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line	upright in position or posture
so steep as to be nearly vertical	relating to or involving all stages of a business from production to distribution
	of or relating to different levels in a hierarchy (as levels of social class or income group)

Difference between perpendicular and vertical

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