vertical.
Standing, pointing, or moving straight up or down; parallel to the local direction of gravity; along the direction of a plumb line; perpendicular to something horizontal.
Meaning & usage
Standing, pointing, or moving straight up or down; parallel to the local direction of gravity; along the direction of a plumb line; perpendicular to something horizontal.
vertical lines
In a two-dimensional Cartesian co-ordinate system, describing the axis y oriented normal (perpendicular, at right angles) to the horizontal axis x.
In a three-dimensional co-ordinate system, describing the axis z oriented normal (perpendicular, orthogonal) to the basic plane xy.
Of or pertaining to vertical markets.
Involving different vintages of the same wine type from the same winery.
Of an interval: having the two notes sound simultaneously.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Middle French vertical, from Late Latin verticālis.
A vertex or zenith.
A vertical geometrical figure; a perpendicular.
An individual slat in a set of vertical blinds.
A vertical component of a structure.
A vertical market.
We offer specialised accounting software targeting various verticals.
A command structure for exertion of political power.
A segment in a news publication that contains in-depth pieces focused on a specific topic.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Middle French vertical, from Late Latin verticālis.
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