Definition of "vertical" in İngilizce

adjective

1. Standing, pointing, or moving straight up or down; parallel to the local direction of gravity; along the direction of a plumb line; perpendicular to something horizontal.

   • vertical lines

2. In a two-dimensional Cartesian co-ordinate system, describing the axis y oriented normal (perpendicular, at right angles) to the horizontal axis x.

3. In a three-dimensional co-ordinate system, describing the axis z oriented normal (perpendicular, orthogonal) to the basic plane xy.

4. (marketing) Of or pertaining to vertical markets.

5. (wine tasting) Involving different vintages of the same wine type from the same winery.

6. (music) Of an interval: having the two notes sound simultaneously.

noun

1. A vertex or zenith.

2. A vertical geometrical figure; a perpendicular.

3. An individual slat in a set of vertical blinds.

4. A vertical component of a structure.

5. (marketing) A vertical market.

   • We offer specialised accounting software targeting various verticals.

6. (politics) A command structure for exertion of political power.