perpendicular to the plane of the horizon or to a primary axis
of an organization: integrating discrete elements, e.g. from lowest to highest
of or concerning the relationships between people of different rank in a hierarchy: compare horizontal1
situated at the highest point; directly overhead or in the zenith
relating to a mathematical vertex
in anatomy, relating to the top of the head
verticality /-ʹkaliti/ noun
vertically adv
verticalness noun
[early French vertical from late Latin verticalis, from Latin vertic-, vertex: see vertex]