Vertical

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ˈvɜːtɪkÉ™l/
• US IPA: /ˈvɝtɪkÉ™l/

Full definition of vertical

Noun

1. A vertex or zenith.
2. A vertical geometrical figure; a perpendicular.
3. An individual slat in a set of vertical blinds.
4. A vertical component of a structure.
5. (marketing) A vertical market.We offer specialised accounting software targeting various verticals.

Adjective

1. Along the direction of a plumbline or along a straight line that includes the center of the Earth.
2. In a two dimensional Cartesian co-ordinate system, describing the axis oriented normal (perpendicular, at right angles) to the horizontal axis.
3. (marketing) Of or pertaining to vertical markets.

Antonyms

• horizontal

Derived terms

• vertical lips
• vertically
• vertical smile

Related terms

• postvertical
• vortal