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verticality

ver·ti·cal
V v

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [vur-ti-kuh l]
    • /ˈvɜr tɪ kəl/
    • /vˈɜːtɪkˈalɪti/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [vur-ti-kuh l]
    • /ˈvɜr tɪ kəl/

Definitions of verticality word

  • adjective verticality being in a position or direction perpendicular to the plane of the horizon; upright; plumb. 1
  • adjective verticality of, relating to, or situated at the vertex. 1
  • adjective verticality of or relating to the cranial vertex. 1
  • adjective verticality Botany. (of a leaf) having the blade in a perpendicular plane, so that neither of the surfaces can be called upper or lower. being in the same direction as the axis; lengthwise. 1
  • adjective verticality of, constituting, or resulting in vertical combination. 1
  • adjective verticality of or relating to a product or service from initial planning to sale. 1

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Origin of verticality

First appearance:

before 1550
One of the 31% oldest English words
1550-60; < Latin verticālis, equivalent to vertic- (stem of vertex) vertex + -ālis -al1

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Parts of speech for Verticality

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

verticality popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

verticality usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for verticality

noun verticality

  • erectness — The state of being erect, or of having an erect posture.

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