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plumb vs perpendicular

perpendicular vs plumb

plumb and perpendicular both are nouns.

plumb and perpendicular both are adjectives.

plumb is a verb but perpendicular is not a verb.

plumb is an adverb but perpendicular is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
plumb Yes Yes Yes Yes
perpendicular Yes Yes No No
plumb (noun) perpendicular (noun)
the metal bob of a plumb line an extremely steep face
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
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
plumb (adjective) perpendicular (adjective)
exactly vertical intersecting at or forming right angles
at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line
so steep as to be nearly vertical
plumb (verb) perpendicular (verb)
adjust with a plumb line so as to make vertical
measure the depth of something
examine thoroughly and in great depth
weight with lead
plumb (adverb) perpendicular (adverb)
conforming to the direction of a plumb line
exactly
completely; used as intensifiers
Difference between plumb and perpendicular

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