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WIKTIONARY
vertical
Noun
  • A vertex or zenith.
  • A vertical geometrical figure; a perpendicular.
  • An individual slat in a set of vertical blinds.
  • A vertical component of a structure.
  • A vertical market. marketing
Adjective
  • Standing, pointing, or moving straight up or down; along the direction of a plumb line; perpendicular to something horizontal.
  • In a two dimensional Cartesian co-ordinate system, describing the axis oriented normal (perpendicular, at right angles) to the horizontal axis.
  • Of or pertaining to vertical markets. marketing
  • Involving different vintages of the same wine type from the same winery. wine tasting