Definition of vertical adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Sep 22, 2025 · At its core, vertical direction describes any movement or orientation that goes up or down. Imagine a straight line that points directly towards the sky or directly into the ground.

4 days ago · vertical, perpendicular, plumb mean being at right angles to a base line. vertical suggests a line or direction rising straight upward toward a zenith.

The word vertical is derived from the late Latin verticalis, which is from the same root as vertex, meaning 'highest point' or more literally the 'turning point' such as in a whirlpool.

Dec 21, 2025 · The term "vertical" refers to something upright, perpendicular to a horizontal plane, or relating to hierarchical structures. It is a widely used term in various fields, from geometry to business.

Horizontal lines go left and right. Vertical lines go up and down. Parallel lines are a fixed distance apart and will never meet, no matter how long they are extended.

4 days ago · The simple definition of VERTICAL is positioned up and down rather than from side to side : going straight up.