Vertical — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈvər-ti-kəl/ ver·ti·cal

Meaning & Definition of Vertical

Vertical (adjective)

  1. perpendicular to the plane of the horizon or to a primary axis, upright
  2. located at right angles to the plane of a supporting surface
  3. lying in the direction of an axis, lengthwise

Vertical (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. rising straight up

    "a vertical cliff face"

    similar: erect, perpendicular, plumb, raised, stand-up, standing, upright, upstanding
    related: elevated, lifted, upended, upraised, semierect, freestanding, stand-alone
    opposite: flat, recumbent
    near: prostrate, supine, diagonal, hanging, sagging, slant, slanted, slanting, slanty

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Vertical

The most common words with a similar meaning to Vertical:

erect, perpendicular, plumb, raised, stand-up, standing, upright, upstanding

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Vertical

Words with the opposite meaning of Vertical:

flat, recumbent

Related Words for Vertical

elevated, lifted, upended, upraised, semierect, freestanding, stand-alone

Near Antonyms of Vertical

prostrate, supine, diagonal, hanging, sagging, slant, slanted, slanting, slanty

Word Forms of Vertical

Derived words: vertical (noun), verticality (noun), vertically (adverb), verticalness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Vertical

Middle French or Late Latin; Middle French, from Late Latin verticalis, from Latin vertic-, vertex

First known use: 1559

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Vertical

Words & Phrases Containing Vertical

vertical angle, vertical circle, vertical file, vertical union

Frequently Asked Questions about Vertical

What does "Vertical" mean?

"Vertical" means perpendicular to the plane of the horizon or to a primary axis, upright. As an adjective, it is defined as: perpendicular to the plane of the horizon or to a primary axis, upright.

What is another word for "Vertical"?

Other words for "Vertical" include erect, perpendicular, plumb, raised, stand-up, standing, upright and upstanding. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Vertical" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Vertical"?

There are 15 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Vertical". Common alternatives include erect, perpendicular, plumb, raised, stand-up, standing, upright and upstanding.

What is the opposite of "Vertical"?

Antonyms of "Vertical" include flat and recumbent. Near antonyms include prostrate, supine, diagonal and hanging.

How do you use "Vertical" in a sentence?

Examples of "Vertical" in a sentence: "a vertical cliff face".

Is "Vertical" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Vertical" is an adjective.

Is "Vertical" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Vertical" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Vertical"?

"Vertical" is pronounced /ˈvər-ti-kəl/ and divided into syllables as ver·ti·cal.