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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 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.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › horizontalHorizontal Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word horizontal, which means parallel to the horizon or to a baseline. Find out how horizontal is used in different contexts, such as geometry, medicine, and law.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › horizontalHorizontal - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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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 .

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

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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.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › horizontalHORIZONTAL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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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.

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

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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 refer to something flat, level, or applied equally to all members of a group. See synonyms, translations, and usage examples.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of horizontal – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge ...

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   Horizontal means level and flat, or parallel to the ground or to the bottom of a page. Learn how to use this adjective and its adverb form with sentences and translations in different languages.

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

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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.

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

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    Horizontal means flat and level, going across and parallel to the ground. Learn how to use this adjective with pictures, pronunciation, synonyms and collocations.

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

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    Horizontal means flat and level, or relating to the same level in an organization. Learn more about the adjective and noun forms of horizontal, and see examples from the corpus.