Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vertical
Adjective
/ˈvɜːrtɪkəl/
Definition
Related to or situated at a right angle to the horizon; upright.
Examples
- The building has a vertical design that makes it stand out in the skyline.
- He drew a vertical line on the paper to represent the height.
- The vertical axis of a graph shows the values being measured.
Meaning
Something that is vertical stands straight up and down, as opposed to lying flat or being horizontal.
Synonyms
- upright
- perpendicular
- erect
