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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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
Whether Slot continues with Guardiola-like patience or swings back towards Klopp-like verticality, Liverpool's chances of retaining the Premier League title just improved.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2025
In a film with wonderful verticality — the camera tilts upward for exciting rooftop chases — Kim is extraordinarily athletic.
From New York Times ● May 17, 2024
Dictatorially extending Andean verticality, the imperium shuttled people and materiel in and out of every Andean crevice.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
