Verticality: meaning, definitions and examples

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verticality

 

[ ˌvɜːr.tɪˈkæl.ə.ti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

architecture

The quality or state of being vertical; an upright position or direction.

Synonyms

elevation, height, uprightness

Examples of usage

  • The skyscraper's design emphasized verticality, with tall, straight lines.
  • His painting captured the sense of verticality in the towering cliffs.
  • The architect used verticality to create a feeling of grandeur in the building.
Context #2 | Noun

philosophy

The concept or principle of vertical structure or hierarchy, often used to indicate levels of importance or power.

Synonyms

hierarchy, rank, structure

Examples of usage

  • The organization's verticality was clearly defined with the CEO at the top.
  • In this society, verticality is a key aspect of social order.
  • The philosopher discussed the implications of verticality in governance.
Context #3 | Noun

sports

The ability to jump or move vertically with agility and power, often used in reference to athletes.

Synonyms

bounce, leap, spring

Examples of usage

  • His verticality on the basketball court was unmatched by any other player.
  • The athlete's training focused on improving his verticality for high jumps.
  • She impressed the audience with her incredible verticality in the gymnastics routine.

Translations

Translations of the word "verticality" in other languages:

🇵🇹 verticalidade

🇮🇳 ऊर्ध्वाधरता

🇩🇪 Vertikalität

🇮🇩 vertikalitas

🇺🇦 вертикальність

🇵🇱 wertykalność

🇯🇵 垂直性 (suichokusei)

🇫🇷 verticalité

🇪🇸 verticalidad

🇹🇷 dikeylik

🇰🇷 수직성 (sujikseong)

🇸🇦 عمودية (amudiyya)

🇨🇿 vertikalita

🇸🇰 vertikalita

🇨🇳 垂直性 (chuízhíxìng)

🇸🇮 vertikalnost

🇮🇸 lóðrétt

🇰🇿 тік тұрғы

🇬🇪 ვერტიკალურობა (vertikaluroba)

🇦🇿 şaquliyyət

🇲🇽 verticalidad

Word origin

The word 'verticality' originates from the Latin word 'verticalis', meaning 'overhead' or 'upright'. The concept of verticality has been crucial in various fields such as architecture, philosophy, and sports, representing the idea of upward direction, hierarchy, and agility. Throughout history, the notion of verticality has been used to symbolize power, structure, and aspiration, influencing human creations and thought processes.