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vertical

🇬🇧 UK/'vә:tikl/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

adj.

Pointing or moving straight up or down; perpendicular to the horizontal

垂直的,竖直的

n.

A vertical line or direction

垂直线,垂直方向

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
vertturn
+
icadjective-forming suffix
+
alrelating to, having the nature of
=vertical

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The vertical lines of the building create a sense of grandeur and strength.

  • 2.

    Climbers must maintain vertical posture when ascending the rock face.

  • 3.

    The vertical scroll bar on the computer screen helps navigate long documents.

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