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horizontally

 

[ ˌhɒrɪˈzɒntəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

position

In a way that is parallel to the horizon; in a level or flat position.

Synonyms

flat, level, parallel

Examples of usage

  • The painting should be hung horizontally on the wall.
  • The lines on the paper should be drawn horizontally.
Context #2 | Adverb

computing

In a way that represents data or information from left to right.

Synonyms

across, sideways

Examples of usage

  • The data is stored horizontally in the spreadsheet.
  • The website layout is designed to scroll horizontally.

Translations

Translations of the word "horizontally" in other languages:

🇵🇹 horizontalmente

🇮🇳 क्षैतिज रूप से

🇩🇪 horizontal

🇮🇩 secara horizontal

🇺🇦 горизонтально

🇵🇱 poziomo

🇯🇵 水平に

🇫🇷 horizontalement

🇪🇸 horizontalmente

🇹🇷 yatay olarak

🇰🇷 수평으로

🇸🇦 أفقياً

🇨🇿 vodorovně

🇸🇰 vodorovne

🇨🇳 水平地

🇸🇮 vodoravno

🇮🇸 lárétt

🇰🇿 көлденеңінен

🇬🇪 ჰორიზონტალურად

🇦🇿 üfüqi olaraq

🇲🇽 horizontalmente

Etymology

The word 'horizontally' is derived from the Latin word 'horizontālis', which is related to the term 'horizon'. The concept of horizontal lines has been used in various fields such as art, design, and mathematics. The use of horizontal orientation is essential for maintaining balance and stability in visual compositions. In computing, horizontal scrolling and layout are common practices to display information in a user-friendly manner.

See also: horizontal.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,114 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.