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   Hor·i·zon·tal

   /ˌhôrəˈzän(t)l/

   

   adjective

   • 1. parallel to the plane of the horizon; at right angles to the vertical: "a horizontal line" Similar parallellevelevenstraightplaneflushOpposite vertical
   • ▪ (of machinery) having its parts working in a horizontal direction: "a horizontal steam engine"
   • 2. involving social groups of equal status: "horizontal class loyalties"
   • ▪ merging companies that are engaged in the same stage or type of production: "a horizontal merger"
   • 3. of or at the horizon: "the horizontal moon"

   noun

   • 1. a horizontal line, plane, etc.

   Word Origin mid 16th century (in horizontal (sense 3 of the adjective)): from French, or from modern Latin horizontalis, from late Latin horizon, horizont- (see horizon).

   Derivatives

   • 1. horizontality noun

   Scrabble Points: 22

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHORIZONTAL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   something that is horizontal goes across, level to the ground, rather than up or down: Horizontal drilling has given the oil industry a way to extract oil from places where it was once almost impossible. relating to companies, departments, etc. that have the same activities as each other: a horizontal agreement / alliance.

3. www.thefreedictionary.com › horizontalHorizontal - definition of horizontal by The Free Dictionary

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   Define horizontal. horizontal synonyms, horizontal pronunciation, horizontal translation, English dictionary definition of horizontal. adj. 1. Of, relating to, or near the horizon. 2. a. Parallel to or in the plane of the horizon. b. At right angles to a vertical line. 3. Occupying or...

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHORIZONTAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 days ago · Something that is horizontal is flat and level with the ground, rather than at an angle to it. The board consists of vertical and horizontal lines. Swing the club back until it is horizontal. Synonyms: level, flat, plane, parallel More Synonyms of horizontal. Horizontal is also a noun .

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   Definitions of horizontal. adjective. parallel to or in the plane of the horizon or a base line. “a horizontal surface” synonyms: crosswise. in the shape of (a horizontal piece on) a cross. flat. horizontally level. level. being on a precise horizontal plane. naiant, swimming. applied to a fish depicted horizontally. see more. noun.

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   Horizontal definition, at right angles to the vertical; parallel to level ground. See more.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishhorizontal adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation ...

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   Definition of horizontal adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishHORIZONTAL | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Meaning of horizontal – Learner’s Dictionary. horizontal. adjective. uk / ˌhɒrɪˈzɒnt ə l / us. Add to word list. level and flat, or parallel to the ground or to the bottom of a page: a horizontal line / stripe. horizontally. adverb. The lines run horizontally across the page.