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vertical
adjective
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Divide vertical into syllables:

ver · ti · cal

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:

standingperpendicularuprightsheerliftedraisederectstraightprecipitousplumb
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Antonyms for vertical:

supineflathorizontalunreliableplanelyingbentloweredfallendishonest
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