Meaning of the word orthogonal in English
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orthogonal
US /ɔːˈθɑː.ɡən.əl/
UK /ɔːˈθɒɡ.ən.əl/
Adjective
1.
of or involving right angles; at right angles
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The two lines are orthogonal to each other.
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In geometry, a square has four orthogonal sides.
2.
(of two or more concepts or activities) independent of one another; not readily interacting
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The new feature is designed to be orthogonal to the existing system, minimizing integration issues.
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His political views are completely orthogonal to mine.