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I think perpendicular most commonly refers to lines/vectors/planes etc., while the right angle symbol refers to angles. Also, there are often multiple symbols expressing the same thing.


Yes, a sibling comment meanwhile found the right angle symbol U+221F ∟

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=31015104




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