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horizontal

 

[ ˌhɒrɪˈzɒnt(ə)l ]

Adjective / Noun / Adverb
Context #1 | Adjective

line

Parallel to the plane of the horizon; at right angles to the vertical.

Synonyms

flat, level, parallel

Examples of usage

  • The picture was hung horizontally on the wall.
  • The table was horizontal, providing a flat surface for the books.
Context #2 | Noun

line

A horizontal line or plane.

Synonyms

flat, level, parallel

Examples of usage

  • The horizon is a horizontal line separating the sky and the earth.
Context #3 | Adverb

direction

In a horizontal manner; parallel to the horizon.

Synonyms

flat, level, parallel

Examples of usage

  • He moved the painting horizontally across the wall.

Translations

Translations of the word "horizontal" in other languages:

🇵🇹 horizontal

🇮🇳 क्षैतिज

🇩🇪 horizontal

🇮🇩 horizontal

🇺🇦 горизонтальний

🇵🇱 poziomy

🇯🇵 水平

🇫🇷 horizontal

🇪🇸 horizontal

🇹🇷 yatay

🇰🇷 수평의

🇸🇦 أفقي

🇨🇿 horizontální

🇸🇰 horizontálny

🇨🇳 水平

🇸🇮 horizontalen

🇮🇸 láréttur

🇰🇿 көлденең

🇬🇪 ჰორიზონტალური

🇦🇿 üfüqi

🇲🇽 horizontal

Word origin

The word 'horizontal' originated from the Latin word 'horizontalis', which means 'pertaining to the horizon'. The concept of horizontality has been crucial in various fields such as architecture, photography, and geometry. The idea of horizontal lines has been used in art and design to create a sense of stability and balance. In geography, the horizon is an important reference point for navigation and orientation. Overall, the term 'horizontal' has a rich history and continues to be a fundamental concept in many disciplines.

See also: horizontally.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,698, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.