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 vertical vertical /ˈvɝːtɪkəl/

adjective

  1. () At right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line  ( perpendicular , vertical )
    at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line
     A vertical camera angle
    a vertical camera angle
     The monument consists of two vertical pillars supporting a horizontal slab
    the monument consists of two vertical pillars supporting a horizontal slab
     Measure the perpendicular height
    measure the perpendicular height
  2. Of or relating to different levels in a hierarchy (as levels of social class or income group)  ( vertical )
    of or relating to different levels in a hierarchy (as levels of social class or income group)
     Vertical social mobility
    vertical social mobility
  3. Upright in position or posture  ( upright , vertical , erect )
    upright in position or posture
     An erect stature
    an erect stature
     Erect flower stalks
    erect flower stalks
     For a dog, an erect tail indicates aggression
    for a dog, an erect tail indicates aggression
     A column still vertical amid the ruins
    a column still vertical amid the ruins
     He sat bolt upright
    he sat bolt upright
  4. Relating to or involving all stages of a business from production to distribution  ( vertical )
    relating to or involving all stages of a business from production to distribution

noun

  1. A vertical structural member as a post or stake  ( upright , vertical )
    a vertical structural member as a post or stake
     The ball sailed between the uprights
    the ball sailed between the uprights
  2. Something that is oriented vertically  ( vertical )
    something that is oriented vertically