1. at right angles; perpendicularly
Usage: mathematics; geometry
2. in a way that is independent or unrelated
Usage: technical; computing

Examples

• The two lines intersect orthogonally at the origin.
• Place the beam orthogonally to the wall for maximum support.
• These two variables change orthogonally to each other.
• The software components are designed to function orthogonally.
• The research approaches the problem orthogonally from previous studies.
• In this coordinate system, the axes are positioned orthogonally.