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15 ENTRIES FOUND:

hor·i·zon·tal

adj \ˌhr-ə-ˈzän-təl, ˌhär-\

Definition of HORIZONTAL

1
a : of, relating to, or situated near the horizon b : parallel to, in the plane of, or operating in a plane parallel to the horizon or to a baseline : level <horizontal distance> <a horizontal engine>
2
: relating to, directed toward, or consisting of individuals or entities of similar status or on the same level <horizontal mergers> <horizontal hostility>
horizontal noun
hor·i·zon·tal·i·ty \-ˌzän-ˈta-lə-tē\ noun
hor·i·zon·tal·ly \-ˈzän-təl-ē\ adverb

First Known Use of HORIZONTAL

1555

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