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horizontal

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horizontal /ˌhorəˈzɑːntl̟/ adjective
horizontal
/ˌhorəˈzɑːntl̟/
adjective
Learner's definition of HORIZONTAL
: positioned from side to side rather than up and down : parallel to the ground横的;水平的;与地面平行的
compare vertical

— horizontal

noun, plural horizontals [count]

— horizontally

/ˌhorəˈzɑːntl̟i/ adverb
TOEFL BNC: 5097 COCA: 6000

horizontal

adjective

hor·​i·​zon·​tal ˌhȯr-ə-ˈzän-tᵊl How to pronounce horizontal (audio)
ˌhär-
1
a
: of or relating to the apparent junction of earth and sky : situated near the horizon
b
: parallel to, in the plane of, or operating in a plane parallel to the horizon or to a baseline : level
horizontal distance
a horizontal engine
2
: relating to, directed toward, or consisting of individuals or entities of similar status or on the same level
horizontal mergers
horizontal hostility
3
medical : relating to or being transmission (as of a disease) by physical contact or proximity in contrast with inheritance
Genes are normally inherited from parents, but they can also be inserted into a genome by viruses, plasmids, and other foreign agents—a phenomenon called horizontal transfer. Stephan Reebs
compare vertical sense 4
horizontal noun
horizontality noun
horizontally adverb

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Then outline the stripes with painters tape and paint horizontal lines in your lightest color. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2022 The children’s faces are again hard to discern, a horizontal door seems to hover behind them and someone has tied twigs to a porch column. Peter Saenger, WSJ, 22 Apr. 2022 Instead of a vertical rotisserie, the pork here is roasted slowly on a horizontal spit set over a bed of charcoal. Nick Kindelsperger, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 In June, a tow tug was pushing a United Airlines jet back at Newark Liberty International Airport when the plane’s winglet collided with the horizontal stabilizer on the tail of a United jet parked at an adjacent gate. Lauren Weber, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022 The lightweight fleece hood blocks wind and snow; and one roomy horizontal zip pocket in the front is big enough to hold most phones save for the monster Androids. Stephanie Pearson, Outside Online, 30 Aug. 2022 Tap the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner. Toby Grey, BGR, 29 Aug. 2022 For a charming touch, unfurl three-strand manila rope to wrap around the horizontal rings. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2022 The iPhone 13 Pro (right) reduced the horizontal size of the notch compared to its predecessor (left). Samuel Axon, Ars Technica, 25 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

see horizon

First Known Use

1555, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of horizontal was in 1555
TOEFL BNC: 5097 COCA: 6000

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