Puzzled by 'Afagnal': What Does it Mean & How is it Spelled?

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The term 'afagnal' is a misinterpretation of the correct mathematical term 'orthogonal'. In vector mathematics, two vectors are orthogonal if their dot product equals zero, denoted as =0. This discussion clarifies the spelling and meaning of orthogonal, which is crucial for understanding vector relationships in linear algebra.

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im puzzled by a word read as 'afagnal'. if 2 vectors(H&T) are 'afagnor' to each other, <H|T>=0. i failed to google it out.How to spell this word presicely and what is the meaning? Is anybody can help?
 
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The word is orthogonal.
 
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