vertical

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/ˈvɜːtɪkəl/ English

Definitions

noun

A vertex or zenith.
A vertical geometrical figure; a perpendicular.
An individual slat in a set of vertical blinds.
A vertical component of a structure.

adjective

Standing, pointing, or moving straight up or down; along the direction of a plumb line; perpendicular to something horizontal.
In a two-dimensional Cartesian co-ordinate system, describing the axis y oriented normal (perpendicular, at right angles) to the horizontal axis x.
In a three-dimensional co-ordinate system, describing the axis z oriented normal (perpendicular, orthogonal) to the basic plane xy.
Of or pertaining to vertical markets.

Related words

Synonyms

harmonic perpendicular plumb upright stand-up standing straight rearing erect erectile passant rampant statant fastigiate unbowed unsloped unbent

Antonyms

Associated

stabilizer horizontal shear boomerang scrolling stripes struts rudder takeoff diagonal axis horizontally

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