vertical
adjectiveHow many syllables in vertical?
There are 3 syllables in the word vertical.How to pronounce vertical:
Definition of vertical:
- vertical (adjective):
- straight up and down
- at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line.
- perpendicular to the plane of the horizon or to a primary axis upright
Synonyms for vertical:
bolt upright
erect
lifted
on end
orientation
perpendicular
plumb
precipitous
raised
sheer
standing
straight
straight (up and down)
unsloped
upended
upright
vertiginous
Antonyms for vertical:
bent
dishonest
disreputable
fallen
flat
horizontal
leaning
level
lowered
lying
lying down
lying flat
parallel
plane
procumbent
prone
prostrate
recumbent
relaxed
resting
resupine
seated
straight
supine
unreliable
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