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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.
   • ▪ involving all the stages from the production to the sale of a class of goods: "we need more vertical cooperation between manufacturers and service providers"
   • ▪ (especially of the transmission of disease or genetic traits) passed from one generation to the next: "vertical transmission of the virus"
   • 3. relating to the crown of the head.
   • 4. denoting a point at the zenith or the highest point of something. archaic

   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"
   • 3. the distance between the highest and lowest points of a ski area: "the resort claims a vertical of 2,100 metres"

   Word Origin mid 16th century (in the sense ‘directly overhead’): from French, or from late Latin verticalis, from vertex (see vertex).

   Derivatives

   • 1. verticality noun

   Scrabble Points: 13

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   Learn the meaning of vertical as an adjective, noun, and adverb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Vertical can mean perpendicular, upright, or relating to economic activity or genetic transmission.

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   Vertical means standing or pointing straight up or at an angle of 90° to a horizontal surface or line. Learn how to use vertical in different contexts, such as graphs, charts, business, and HR, with examples and translations.

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

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   Vertical means something that is straight up or perpendicular to the horizon. Learn more about the word origin, usage, and related terms of vertical with Collins English Dictionary.

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   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.

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   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.

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   Find 14 different ways to say VERTICAL, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com.

8. www.mathsisfun.com › definitions › verticalVertical Definition (Illustrated Mathematics Dictionary) - Math...

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   Illustrated definition of Vertical: In an up-down direction or position. Upright. Example: trees grow in a vertical direction. (Side-to-side...