Vertical (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

adjective
  1. being in a position or direction perpendicular to the plane of the horizon; upright; plumb.
  2. of, relating to, or situated at the vertex.
  3. of or relating to the cranial vertex.
  4. Botany.
    • (of a leaf) having the blade in a perpendicular plane, so that neither of the surfaces can be called upper or lower.
    • being in the same direction as the axis; lengthwise.
  5. of, constituting, or resulting in vertical combination.
  6. of or relating to a product or service from initial planning to sale.
  7. of, relating to, or noting a stratified society, nation, etc.
noun
  1. something vertical, as a line or plane.
  2. a vertical or upright position.
  3. a vertical structural member in a truss.
adjective
  1. at right angles to the horizon; perpendicular; upright
  2. extending in a perpendicular direction
  3. at or in the vertex or zenith; directly overhead
  4. of or relating to associated or consecutive, though not identical, stages of industrial activity
  5. of or relating to the vertex
  6. of, relating to, or situated at the top of the head (vertex)
noun
  1. a vertical plane, position, or line
  2. a vertical post, pillar, or other structural member
Vertical (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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