vertical

adjective

Being or situated at right angles to the horizon; upright.

adjective

Situated at the vertex or highest point; directly overhead.

adjective

Of or relating to the vertex of the head.

adjective

Relating to or involving all stages from production to sale.

adjective

Relating to or composed of elements at different levels, as of society.

adjective

Of or relating to transmission of a disease or condition from parent to offspring, either through genetic inheritance or through circumstances occurring between conception and birth.

noun

Something vertical, as a line, plane, or circle.

noun

A vertical position.

Of or relating to the vertex; situated at the vertex, apex, or highest point; placed in the zenith, or point in the heavens directly overhead; figuratively, occupying the highest place.

Specifically, being in a position or direction perpendicular to the plane of the horizon; upright; plumb.