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comparative more vertical, superlative most 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. examples
In a two-dimensional Cartesian co-ordinate system, describing the axis y oriented normal (perpendicular, at right angles) to the horizontal axis x. examples
In a three-dimensional co-ordinate system, describing the axis z oriented normal (perpendicular, orthogonal) to the basic plane xy. examples
(marketing) Of or pertaining to vertical markets. examples
(wine tasting) Involving different vintages of the same wine type from the same winery. examples
(music) Of an interval: having the two notes sound simultaneously. examples
plural verticals
A vertex or zenith. examples
A vertical geometrical figure; a perpendicular. examples
An individual slat in a set of vertical blinds. examples
A vertical component of a structure. examples
(marketing) A vertical market. examples