Definition of Orthogonal

1. Adjective. Not pertinent to the matter under consideration. "Mentioned several impertinent facts before finally coming to the point"

Exact synonyms: Extraneous, Immaterial, Impertinent
Similar to: Irrelevant
Derivative terms: Extraneousness, Immateriality

2. Adjective. Statistically unrelated.
Similar to: Unrelated

3. Adjective. Having a set of mutually perpendicular axes; meeting at right angles. "A rectangular Cartesian coordinate system"
Exact synonyms: Rectangular
Similar to: Perpendicular
Derivative terms: Orthogonality

Definition of Orthogonal

1. a. Right-angled; rectangular; as, an orthogonal intersection of one curve with another.

Definition of Orthogonal

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Orthogonal

1. Right-angled; rectangular; as, an orthogonal intersection of one curve with another. Orthogonal projection. See Orthographic. Origin: Cf. F. Orthogonal. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Orthogonal

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orthogenesis
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orthogenic
orthogenics
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orthograde
orthograde
orthograde conduction
orthograde degeneration
orthograde transport

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