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[すい()·ちょく()]
suichoku
na adjective, no adjective, noun

English Meaning(s) for 垂直

na adjective, no adjective, noun
  1. vertical
na adjective, noun, no adjective
  1. perpendicular

Definition and Synonyms for 垂直

Perpendicularity the relation of opposition between things at right angles
Synonyms: 垂直
Sheer straight up or down without a break
Synonyms: 垂直
Perpendicular extremely steep
Synonyms: 垂直
Vertical at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line
Synonyms: 垂直, 鉛直
Perpendicularly in a perpendicular manner
Synonyms: 垂直
Upright in a vertical position
Synonyms: 垂直
Upright upright in position or posture
Synonyms: 垂直
Perpendicular intersecting at or forming right angles
Synonyms: 垂直
Perpendicularity the quality of being at right angles to a given line or plane (especially the plane of the horizon)
Synonyms: 垂直
Verticality position at right angles to the horizon
Synonyms: 垂直
Upright not sloping
Synonyms: 垂直

Meanings for each kanji in 垂直

» droop; suspend; hang; slouch
» straightaway; honesty; frankness; fix; repair

Categories 垂直 is a member of

Position the spatial property of a place where or way in which something is situated
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Opposition a direction opposite to another
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Rectangularity the property of being shaped like a rectangle
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Sample Sentences for 垂直

A helicopter is able to take off and land straight up and down.
That pole is off vertical.
Strictly speaking, it was not a vertical line.
The cliff is almost vertical.
He drew some vertical lines on the paper.

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