orthogonality
/ɔrˌθɑɡəˈnæləti/
noun
- The quality or state of being at right angles; perpendicularity.
- The orthogonality of the building's columns ensures structural stability.
- In carpentry, checking the orthogonality of the frame is essential for a square fit.
- The orthogonality of the two roads made navigation simple.
- The state of being independent or unrelated, especially in a way that avoids interference.
- In software design, orthogonality means that changing one feature doesn't break another.
- The orthogonality of their roles in the project prevented any confusion about responsibilities.
- The orthogonality of the two departments allows them to work without stepping on each other's toes.
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