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vertically

/ˈvɜːr.tɪ.kəl.i/
ver · ti · cal · ly
Adjective:vertical
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vertically Lexical Profile

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• adverb

1

At right angles to a horizontal plane; in a direction or alignment such that the top is directly above the bottom.

Example

"The helicopter rose vertically into the air before tilting forward to gain speed."

2

Across different hierarchical levels, grades, or stages of a process or organization.

Example

"The corporation is vertically integrated, controlling everything from raw material extraction to retail sales."

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• Nearby Words

vertebrate
vertex
vertical
vertically
vertigo
vervain
verve

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'vertical' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Vertical' derives via French from the Late Latin 'verticalis' (overhead), from 'vertex' (highest point, whirlpool), which comes from the Latin verb 'vertere' meaning 'to turn'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vertically. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vertically
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