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horizontal
adjective
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Divide horizontal into syllables:

hor · i · zon · tal

How to pronounce horizontal:

Definition of horizontal:

horizontal (adjective):
parallel to or in the plane of the horizon or a base line.
flat and level with the ground or with a line considered as a base
of or relating to the apparent junction of earth and sky situated near the horizon

Synonyms for horizontal:

crosswise
flat
level
naiant
orientation
parallel
plane
prone
reclining
recumbent
smooth
supine

Antonyms for horizontal:

abnormal
broken
bumpy
changing
coarse
different
dishonest
disorderly
dissimilar
divergent
extraordinary
inconsistent
inconstant
irregular
lumpy
ragged
rough
slanted
tilted
uncommon
uneven
unfair
unsmoothed
unstable
upright
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