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vertical

UK
/ˈvɜːtɪkəl/
US
/ˈvɜrtɪkəl/

Translations

verticalnoun
verticals
pl
UK
/ˈvɜː.tɪ.kəl/
US
/ˈvɝː.tɪ.kəl/
verticaleEn géométrie et en dessin technique.
The architect drew a vertical to represent the height of the building.
L'architecte a tracé une verticale pour représenter la hauteur du bâtiment.
Synonyms
up-and-down direction
plumb line
verticality
plumb
perpendicular
upright
verticaladjective
more vertical
Comp.
most vertical
Super.
UK
/ˈvɜːtɪkəl/
US
/ˈvɜrtɪkəl/
The vertical lines on the graph indicate a sharp increase in sales.
Les lignes verticales du graphique indiquent une forte hausse des ventes.
Synonyms
straight
plumb
upstanding
erect
perpendicular
upright
Antonyms
horizontal

Definitions

verticalnoun
A vertical line or plane; an upright position.
The architect drew a vertical to represent the height of the building.
An upright structure or position.
The climber maintained a vertical as he ascended the rock face.
verticaladjective
Positioned or aligned in an upright direction, perpendicular to the horizon.
The vertical lines on the graph indicate a sharp increase in sales.
Relating to or involving different levels of a hierarchy or structure.
The company underwent a vertical integration to control more of its supply chain.
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