Vertical

['vɜːtɪk(ə)l] or ['vɝtɪkl]

Definition

(noun.) something that is oriented vertically.

(adj.) of or relating to different levels in a hierarchy (as levels of social class or income group); 'vertical social mobility' .

(adj.) at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line; 'a vertical camera angle'; 'the monument consists of two vertical pillars supporting a horizontal slab'; 'measure the perpendicular height' .

(adj.) relating to or involving all stages of a business from production to distribution .

Editor: Miles--From WordNet

Definition

(a.) Of or pertaining to the vertex; situated at the vertex, or highest point; directly overhead, or in the zenith; perpendicularly above one.

(a.) Perpendicular to the plane of the horizon; upright; plumb; as, a vertical line.

(n.) Vertical position; zenith.

(n.) A vertical line, plane, or circle.

Checked by Justin

Synonyms and Synonymous

a. Perpendicular (to the horizon), upright, plumb.

Editor: Meredith

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Perpendicular, upright

ANT:Inclined, sloped, scarped

Edited by Linda

Examples

Typist: Thaddeus

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