horizontal — parallel to the horizon; flat and level
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: parallel to the horizon; flat and level
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌhɔːrɪˈzɑːntl/
Korean meaning: 수평의, 지평선과 평행한
Korean pronunciation: 호리**존**틀
Example Sentences
- The drunk man couldn't tell if the painting was horizontal or if he was just seeing things sideways.
- She preferred horizontal stripes because they made her feel wider and more confident.
- The company's horizontal expansion into new markets proved successful.
horizontal
ADJECTIVE//ˌhɔːrɪˈzɑːntl//
parallel to the horizon; flat and level
The carpenter checks if the shelf is perfectly horizontal with his level.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
16세기 라틴어에서 유래한 단어로, 그리스어 'horizon(지평선)'에서 파생되었습니다. 고대 그리스인들이 바다를 바라보며 하늘과 바다가 만나는 경계선을 관찰하면서 만들어진 개념입니다.
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📝Examples
“The drunk man couldn't tell if the painting was horizontal or if he was just seeing things sideways.”
“She preferred horizontal stripes because they made her feel wider and more confident.”
“The company's horizontal expansion into new markets proved successful.”
“Make sure the shelf is perfectly horizontal before mounting it on the wall.”
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