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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

   Scrabble Points: 22

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHORIZONTAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   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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   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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   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 definition: at right angles to the vertical; parallel to level ground.. See examples of HORIZONTAL used in a sentence.

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

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   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.

7. 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.

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

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   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 restricted to the same level in a hierarchy: a horizontal study of verbal ability; a horizontal transfer by an employee. 4.

9. www.yourdictionary.com › horizontalHorizontal Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Horizontal Definition. hôrĭ-zŏntl, hŏr- horizontals. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Adjective. Noun. Filter. adjective. Of or near the horizon. Horizontal parallax. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Parallel to the plane of the horizon; not vertical. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.

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

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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.

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › horizontalhorizontal | meaning of horizontal in Longman Dictionary of ...

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    horizontal meaning, definition, what is horizontal: flat and level: Learn more.