horizontality

hor·i·zon·tal

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [hawr-uh-zon-tl, hor-]
- /ˌhɔr əˈzɒn tl, ˌhɒr-/
- /hˌɒrɪzəntˈalɪti/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hawr-uh-zon-tl, hor-]
- /ˌhɔr əˈzɒn tl, ˌhɒr-/

Definitions of horizontality word

adjective horizontality at right angles to the vertical; parallel to level ground. 1
adjective horizontality flat or level: a horizontal position. 1
adjective horizontality being in a prone or supine position; recumbent: His bad back has kept him horizontal for a week. 1
adjective horizontality near, on, or parallel to the horizon. 1
adjective horizontality of or relating to the horizon. 1
adjective horizontality measured or contained in a plane parallel to the horizon: a horizontal distance. 1

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Origin of horizontality

First appearance:

before 1545

One of the 30% oldest English words

1545-55; < Latin horizont- (stem of horizōn) horizon + -al1

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Parts of speech for Horizontality

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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horizontality popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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