horizontal

English

/ˌhɒɹɪˈzɒntəl/, /ˌhɔːɹəˈzɑːntəl/

adj
Definitions
  • perpendicular to the vertical; parallel to the plane of the horizon; level, flat
  • (marketing) relating to horizontal markets
  • (archaic) pertaining to the horizon
  • (wine tasting) involving wines of the same vintages but from different wineries
  • (music) Of an interval: having the two notes sound successively.

Etymology

Borrowed from French horizontal.

Origin

French

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