vertical

adjective
UK: /ˈvɜːtɪkl/
US: /ˈvɜːrtɪkl/

  1. Being in a direction that points up and down, rather than left and right.

    1. The tower has a vertical shape.
    2. The climber ascended the vertical rock face with remarkable skill and speed.

  2. Measured from base to top; upright.

    1. This picture demonstrates a vertical line.
    2. The new skyscraper's vertical height dominates the city's already impressive skyline.

  3. Relating to a business model where a company controls multiple stages of the supply chain.

    1. The company shows vertical integration.
    2. Their strategy involved vertical expansion by acquiring suppliers to streamline production.

Synonyms

upright perpendicular plumb erect
vertical noun

  1. An upright line or plane.

    1. The vertical looks very straight.
    2. The architect emphasized the verticals in the building's design, creating a sense of height.
vertical adverb

  1. In a vertical direction or position.

    1. Hold the frame vertical, please.
    2. The painting was hung vertically to emphasize its height and narrowness.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "vertical" in English means: Being in a direction that points up and down, rather than left and right., Measured from base to top; upright., Relating to a business model where a company controls multiple stages of the supply chain..

The phonetic transcription of "vertical" is /ˈvɜːtɪkl/ in British English and /ˈvɜːrtɪkl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "vertical": upright, perpendicular, plumb, erect.

Example usage of "vertical": "The tower has a vertical shape.". More examples on the page.