vertical
Translation
vertical
Examples
Draw a vertical line on the paper.
Draw a vertical line on the paper.
The cliff has a vertical drop.
The cliff has a vertical drop.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) being straight up and down The building has vertical stripes.
Similar Words
Synonyms: upright, perpendicular; Antonyms: horizontal
Etymology
From Latin 'verticalis', from 'vertex' meaning 'highest point, top', which comes from the root 'vert-' meaning 'to turn'.
Memory Tips
Think of the letter 'V'. It goes straight up and down, which can help you remember the meaning of 'vertical'.