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Etymology edit

From Ancient Greek κάθετος (káthetos).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈka.θe.tos/
  • Hyphenation: κά‧θε‧τος

Adjective edit

κάθετος (káthetosm (feminine κάθετη or κάθετος, neuter κάθετο)

  1. vertical, steep, sharp
  2. (geometry) perpendicular, orthogonal, vertical (at or forming a right angle to)
  3. (typography) slash, virgule
  4. (typography) pipe
  5. (figuratively) unquestionable, straight

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