Pronunciation: /ˈvɜːrtɪkəl/
noun a vertical line or plane
A1 The vertical of the building was impressive.
A2 The vertical of the flagpole was straight and tall.
B1 The vertical of the mountain made it difficult to climb.
B2 The vertical of the waterfall created a beautiful cascade.
C1 The vertical of the skyscraper reached dizzying heights.
C2 The vertical of the cliff was sheer and daunting.
adjective relating to an upright position or direction
A1 The vertical line goes straight up and down.
A2 She hung the picture frame vertically on the wall.
B1 The skyscraper has a vertical design with tall, straight walls.
B2 The rock climber scaled the vertical cliff with ease.
C1 The artist created a stunning piece with intricate vertical patterns.
C2 The vertical integration of the company allowed for greater efficiency and control.
formal The architect designed the building with a striking vertical facade.
informal I love how tall and vertical that skyscraper is!
slang Check out that vertical jump - he's got some serious hops!
figurative Her career has taken a vertical trajectory since she started working with that company.
verticaled
verticals
more vertical
most vertical
vertical
will be vertical
have been vertical
is being vertical
vertical
vertical
to vertical
verticaling
verticalled