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   horizontal

   /ˌhɒrɪˈzɒntl/

   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. being at or involving the same level of a hierarchy: "horizontal class loyalties"
   • ▪ uniform; based on uniformity: "horizontal expansion of the international community"
   • ▪ combining firms 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

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   What does horizontal mean?

   • The cliffs of Red Point partake of a reddish tinge and appear to be disposed nearly in horizontal strata. The tubes are horizontal over the fire, the water circulating through them. Horizontal definition: at right angles to the vertical; parallel to level ground.. See examples of HORIZONTAL used in a sentence.

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   What is a horizontal line?

   • Get a quick, free translation! HORIZONTAL definition: 1. parallel to the ground or to the bottom or top edge of something: 2. a horizontal line…. Learn more.

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   What is a horizontal position?

   • a horizontal position. His bad back has kept him horizontal for a week. near, on, or parallel to the horizon. of or relating to the horizon. a horizontal distance. (of material on a printed page, pieces on a game board, etc.) extending across, from the left to the right of the viewer.

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   What does horizon mean?

   • Commonly Confused Words Quiz Vol. 2 A quiz to (peak/peek/pique) your interest. The meaning of HORIZONTAL is of or relating to the apparent junction of earth and sky : situated near the horizon. How to use horizontal in a sentence.

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   Horizontal means parallel to the ground or to the bottom or top edge of something. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, such as graphs, business, and grammar, with examples and translations.

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   1. a. : of or relating to the apparent junction of earth and sky : situated near the horizon. b. : parallel to, in the plane of, or operating in a plane parallel to the horizon or to a baseline : level. horizontal distance. a horizontal engine. 2.

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   Horizontal means at right angles to the vertical, parallel to level ground, or flat. It can also refer to something related to the horizon, such as a plane, direction, or object. See how to use horizontal in a sentence and learn about its origin and derived forms.

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   Horizontal means flat and level with the ground, rather than at an angle to it. It can also be a noun for a line or structure that is horizontal. Learn more about its usage, pronunciation, and related words.

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   The opposite of vertical, something horizontal is arranged sideways, like a person lying down. When you sleep (unless you're a horse), your body is horizontal: horizontal things are parallel to the ground or running in the same direction as the horizon.

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   Horizontal means parallel to or in the plane of the horizon, or at right angles to a vertical line. It can also describe something flat, level, or near the horizon. See different sources, synonyms, and translations of horizontal.

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   Learn the meaning of horizontal as an adjective and a noun, with synonyms, antonyms, and examples. Horizontal is parallel to the horizon, not vertical, and flat and even.