Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dikey

Adjective

/ˈdɪ.keɪ/

Definition

Dikey refers to something that is oriented straight up and down, often used to describe a vertical position or alignment.

Examples

The dikey pole stood tall against the sky.
She walked in a dikey manner, avoiding any inclines.
The architect designed the building with dikey lines to create a striking silhouette.

Meaning

In geometry, dikey indicates a direction that is perpendicular to the horizontal plane. It can also describe objects or structures that stand upright.