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Meaning of vertical

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

vertical

Pronunciation:/ˈvɜːtɪkəl//ˈvɝtɪkəl/

noun

Definitions

  1. A vertex or zenith.

  2. A vertical geometrical figure; a perpendicular.

  3. An individual slat in a set of vertical blinds.

  4. A vertical component of a structure.

adjective

Definitions

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

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

  4. Of or pertaining to vertical markets.