transverse
adjective /trænzˈvɜːs/
/trænsˈvɜːrs/ specializedDefinition
› in a position or direction that is at an angle of 90° to something else: The main roof beams are given extra support by the smaller transverse beams.Describing angles, lines and orientations
(Definition of transverse adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- (as) straight as a die idiom
- bisector noun
- bolt upright adverb
- circuitous adjective
- corner noun
- corresponding angle noun
- erect adjective
- grade noun (SLOPE)
- gradient noun
- indirect adjective (NOT STRAIGHT)
- oblique adjective (ANGLE)
- projection noun (DRAWING)
- reflex adjective
- scalene triangle noun
- sine noun
- squarely adverb (STRAIGHT)
- straight adjective, adverb (NOT CURVING)
- tangent noun (CIRCLE)
- tangent noun (TRIANGLE)
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