vertical
adjective
being in a position or direction perpendicular to the plane of the horizon; upright; plumb.
verticality
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a word derived from
vertical.
Example Sentences
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His performance made Barry's half-time statement about verticality and "more speed on the last line," appear prophetic.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
If you’re feeling ambitious, a bit of verticality can make the whole thing look more abundant: a cake stand, a stack of books under a platter, a raised tray for desserts.
From Salon ● Mar. 15, 2026
Trainees wear VR headsets and sit in motor-driven rocking chairs that approximate the rearing-horse verticality of landing or taking off.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2025
Mix to combine This winter planting is dominated by the verticality of the twig dogwood, creating a visual and chromal exclamation point in the landscape.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 31, 2022
Here in the cedar swamp verticality wasn’t an essential property of trees.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
