Definition of HORIZONTAL

horizontal

Meanings

Plural: horizontals

Noun

  • something that is oriented horizontally
  • A horizontal component of a structure.
  • Horizon.
  • A Tasmanian shrub or small tree whose main trunk tends to lean over and grow horizontally, Anodopetalum biglandulosum

Adjective

  • parallel to or in the plane of the horizon or a base line
    • "a horizontal surface"

Adj

  • Perpendicular to the vertical; parallel to the plane of the horizon; level, flat.
  • Relating to horizontal markets
  • Pertaining to the horizon.
  • Involving wines of the same vintages but from different wineries.
  • Having the two notes sound successively.
  • Relating to sexual intercourse.
  • Being or relating to the transmission of organisms between biotic and/or abiotic members of an ecosystem that are not in a parent-progeny relationship.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French horizontal.

Synonyms

linear, melodic

Antonyms

inclined, vertical

Scrabble Score: 22

horizontal is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
horizontal is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
horizontal is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 23

horizontal is a valid Words With Friends word