Vertical

Pronunciation: /ˈvɜr.tɪ.kəl/ Explain

Figure 1: Vertical.

A geometric figure is vertical if it goes from up and down or down and up. A geometric figure is vertical if it is perpendicular to the horizon. The y-axis in a Cartesian coordinate system is conventionally vertical.

References

1. McAdams, David E.. All Math Words Dictionary, vertical. 2nd Classroom edition 20150108-4799968. pg 189. Life is a Story Problem LLC. January 8, 2015. Buy the book

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McAdams, David E. Vertical. 12/21/2018. All Math Words Encyclopedia. Life is a Story Problem LLC. http://www.allmathwords.org/en/v/vertical.html.

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Revision History

12/21/2018: Reviewed and corrected IPA pronunication. (McAdams, David E.)
12/17/2018: Removed broken links, updated license, implemented new markup. (McAdams, David E.)
12/9/2008: Initial version. (McAdams, David E.)