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    vertical
    /ˈvəːtɪkl/

    adjective

    • 1. at right angles to a horizontal plane; in a direction, or having an alignment, such that the top is directly above the bottom: "the vertical axis"
    • 2. involving different levels or stages of a hierarchy or process.

    noun

    • 1. a vertical line or plane: "the columns incline several degrees away from the vertical"
    • 2. an upright structure: "we remodelled the opening with a simple lintel and unadorned verticals"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryVERTICAL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    VERTICAL meaning: 1. standing or pointing straight up or at an angle of 90° to a horizontal surface or line: 2. a…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › verticalVertical Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of VERTICAL is perpendicular to the plane of the horizon or to a primary axis : upright. How to use vertical in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Vertical.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › verticalVERTICAL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Vertical definition: being in a position or direction perpendicular to the plane of the horizon; upright; plumb.. See examples of VERTICAL used in a sentence.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishVERTICAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    1. adjective. Something that is vertical stands or points straight up. The climber inched up a vertical wall of rock. The gadget can be attached to any vertical or near vertical surface. Synonyms: upright, sheer, perpendicular, straight (up and down) More Synonyms of vertical.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › verticalVertical - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Vertical describes something that rises straight up from a horizontal line or plane. A telephone pole or a tree can usually be described as vertical in relation to the ground. The walls of your house — unless there's some terrible problem — are vertical.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishvertical adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    Definition of vertical adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › verticalVertical - definition of vertical by The Free Dictionary

    Define vertical. vertical synonyms, vertical pronunciation, vertical translation, English dictionary definition of vertical. adj. 1. Being or situated at right angles to the horizon; upright. 2. Situated at the vertex or highest point; directly overhead. 3. Anatomy Of or relating...

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishVERTICAL | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    Meaning of vertical – Learner’s Dictionary. vertical. adjective. uk / ˈvɜːtɪk ə l / us. Add to word list. pointing straight up from a surface: a vertical line. vertically. adverb. (Definition of vertical from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of vertical. in Chinese (Traditional) 豎直的, 垂直的, 立式的… See more.

  10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › verticalvertical | meaning of vertical in Longman Dictionary of...

    vertical meaning, definition, what is vertical: pointing up in a line that forms an angl...: Learn more.

  11. www.dictionary.com › browse › verticalVERTICAL Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

    of, constituting, or resulting in vertical combination. of or relating to a product or service from initial planning to sale. of, relating to, or noting a stratified society, nation, etc.