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   horizontal

   /ˌhɒrɪˈzɒntl/

   adjective

   • 1. parallel to the plane of the horizon; at right angles to the vertical: "a horizontal line" Similar parallellevelevenstraightplaneflushOpposite vertical
   • ▪ (of machinery) having its parts working in a horizontal direction: "a horizontal steam engine"
   • 2. being at or involving the same level of a hierarchy: "horizontal class loyalties"
   • ▪ uniform; based on uniformity: "horizontal expansion of the international community"
   • ▪ combining firms engaged in the same stage or type of production: "a horizontal merger"
   • 3. of or at the horizon: "the horizontal moon"

   noun

   • 1. a horizontal line, plane, etc.

   Word Origin mid 16th century (in horizontal (sense 3 of the adjective)): from French, or from modern Latin horizontalis, from late Latin horizon, horizont- (see horizon).

   Derivatives

   • 1. horizontality noun

   Scrabble Points: 22

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHORIZONTAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   HORIZONTAL definition: 1. parallel to the ground or to the bottom or top edge of something: 2. a horizontal line…. Learn more.

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

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   The meaning of HORIZONTAL is of or relating to the apparent junction of earth and sky : situated near the horizon. How to use horizontal in a sentence.

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

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   near, on, or parallel to the horizon. of or relating to the horizon. measured or contained in a plane parallel to the horizon: a horizontal distance. (of material on a printed page, pieces on a game board, etc.) extending across, from the left to the right of the viewer.

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

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   Something that is horizontal is flat and level with the ground, rather than at an angle to it. The board consists of vertical and horizontal lines. Swing the club back until it is horizontal. Synonyms: level, flat, plane, parallel More Synonyms of horizontal. Horizontal is also a noun.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHORIZONTAL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   HORIZONTAL meaning: 1. parallel to the ground or to the bottom or top edge of something: 2. a horizontal line…. Learn more.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › horizontalHorizontal - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   The opposite of vertical, something horizontal is arranged sideways, like a person lying down. When you sleep (unless you're a horse), your body is horizontal: horizontal things are parallel to the ground or running in the same direction as the horizon.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › horizontalHorizontal - definition of horizontal by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Of, relating to, or near the horizon. 2. a. Parallel to or in the plane of the horizon. b. At right angles to a vertical line. 3. Occupying or restricted to the same level in a hierarchy: a horizontal study of verbal ability; a horizontal transfer by an employee. 4.

9. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › horizontalhorizontal | meaning of horizontal in Longman Dictionary of ...

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   horizontal meaning, definition, what is horizontal: flat and level: Learn more.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishHORIZONTAL | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    HORIZONTAL definition: level and flat, or parallel to the ground or to the bottom of a page: . Learn more.

11. www.wordreference.com › definition › horizontalhorizontal - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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    near, on, or parallel to the horizon. of or pertaining to the horizon. measured or contained in a plane parallel to the horizon: a horizontal distance. (of material on a printed page, pieces on a game board, etc.) extending across, from the left to the right of the viewer.