verticality — the quality or state of being vertical; upright position or direction
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality or state of being vertical; upright position or direction
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌvɜːrtɪˈkæləti/
Example Sentences
- The cat's impressive verticality while climbing the curtains defied all laws of physics and common sense.
- Modern architects often play with verticality to create dramatic skylines.
- His hair's sudden verticality after touching the electric fence was both shocking and amusing.
verticality
NOUN[/ˌvɜːrtɪˈkæləti/]
the quality or state of being vertical; upright position or direction
The rocket's perfect verticality was striking against the airplane flying horizontally across the sky.
VERT(turn) + ICALITY(state) — the workers lifted the stone upright, creating perfect verticality.
The stairs offered practicality, while the sheer glass wall demanded perfect verticality to climb.
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“The cat's impressive verticality while climbing the curtains defied all laws of physics and common sense.”
“Modern architects often play with verticality to create dramatic skylines.”
“His hair's sudden verticality after touching the electric fence was both shocking and amusing.”
“The tower's verticality symbolizes humanity's desire to reach toward the heavens.”
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