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Vertical

/ˈvɜːtɪkəl/

A vertex or zenith.

📖 Definitions of "Vertical"

noun
  1. 1

    A vertex or zenith.

  2. 2

    A vertical geometrical figure; a perpendicular.

  3. 3

    An individual slat in a set of vertical blinds.

  4. 4

    A vertical component of a structure.

adjective
  1. 1

    Standing, pointing, or moving straight up or down; along the direction of a plumb line; perpendicular to something horizontal.

  2. 2

    In a two-dimensional Cartesian co-ordinate system, describing the axis y oriented normal (perpendicular, at right angles) to the horizontal axis x.

  3. 3

    In a three-dimensional co-ordinate system, describing the axis z oriented normal (perpendicular, orthogonal) to the basic plane xy.

  4. 4

    Of or pertaining to vertical markets.

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