vertical
gb/vˈɚtɪkəl/ us/vˈɚtɪkəl/
A2
Inglés
~ 4300
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adjective
A2
property
1
upright, perpendicular to the ground
Standing straight up, not leaning or lying down.
Patrón de uso:
[something] is vertical
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'vertical' with 'horizontal', which is flat and parallel to the ground.
Sinónimos
upright (Often used for objects or posture; slightly less technical than 'vertical'.)
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perpendicular (More technical; emphasizes the 90-degree relationship to a base line or surface.)
Antónimos
horizontal (Describes something flat and parallel to the ground, opposite of upright.)
Colocaciones
vertical line
|vertical position
|vertical axis
|vertical surface
|vertical structure
Temas
geometry
|daily life
|design
|space
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The pole must remain perfectly vertical for safety.
- Draw a vertical line down the center of the page.
- The skyscraper's vertical design makes it stand out in the skyline.
- Keep the ladder vertical before you climb it.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The tree is vertical.
- He drew a vertical line.
- The building is vertical.
- Hold the stick vertical.
Sustantivo
technical
B1
relation
2
upright direction or position
A line or direction that goes straight up and down.
Patrón de uso:
the vertical of [something]
Error frecuente:
Some learners use 'vertical' as a noun incorrectly without an article when referring to a specific object.
Sinónimos
upright (Can refer to the same direction but often less precise or technical.)
Antónimos
horizontal (The flat direction parallel to the ground, opposite of vertical.)
Colocaciones
true vertical
|plumb vertical
|find the vertical
Temas
geometry
|engineering
|space
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The surveyor checked if the post was in the true vertical.
- Hold the camera so its frame aligns with the vertical.
- The pendulum always returns to the vertical when still.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The line shows the vertical.
- He checked the vertical of the pole.
- The picture is not in the vertical.
adjective
technical
B2
property
3
related to height dimension
About the up-and-down part of something like a chart or building.
Sinónimos
upright (General term; does not specifically refer to measurements or axes.)
Antónimos
horizontal (Refers to width dimension; opposite of height dimension.)
Colocaciones
vertical axis
|vertical measurement
|vertical scaling
Temas
mathematics
|engineering
|space
|science
Ejemplos
- The vertical axis represents time in this chart.
- Engineers increased the vertical clearance of the bridge.
- The diagram shows both vertical and horizontal measurements.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The chart has a vertical axis.
- They measured the vertical distance.
- The graph shows vertical lines.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
vertical
AFI
GB/vˈɚtɪkəl/
US/vˈɚtɪkəl/
Sílabas y acento
ver - tic - al (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (ver)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: vertical
Noun
- Base: vertical
- Plural: verticals
Familia de palabras
Forms
verticals
noun
Core family
vertically
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
horizontal
adjective B1
horizontally
adverb
Advanced or less common
verticality
noun
Expresiones
vertical takeoff
1/vˈɚtɪkəl tˈeɪkˌɔf/
fixed phrase
technical
aircraft ascent straight upward
When an aircraft goes up into the air without moving forward first.
Ejemplos
- The jet is capable of vertical takeoff and landing.
- Vertical takeoff allows planes to operate from small areas.
vertical integration
1/vˈɚtɪkəl ˌɪntɪɡɹˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
business
control over multiple production stages
When one company owns different steps in making and selling a product.
Ejemplos
- The company pursued vertical integration to control its supply chain.
- Vertical integration can reduce costs and improve efficiency.