Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
horizontal
Adjective
hɔːrɪˈzɒntəl
Definition
A term used to describe something that is positioned parallel to the horizon or the ground.
Examples
- The horizontal line on the graph represents the x-axis.
- In architecture, horizontal beams provide stability to the structure.
- She drew a horizontal line across the paper to separate the sections.
Meaning
Horizontal refers to an alignment that is level or even, lying flat or extending from side to side rather than up and down.
Synonyms
- Level
- Flat
- Even
- Horizontal plane