Definition

The quality or state of being upright or perpendicular to the ground.

Example

The verticalness of the building made it stand out in the skyline.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the verticalness of that mountain we hiked?

Yeah, it looked really steep from the bottom!

I can't believe we actually climbed it; the verticalness was intense.

It was so worth it for the view at the top!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Verticalness → It is formed from "vertical" (from Latin "verticalis", meaning perpendicular or upright) and "-ness" (a suffix indicating a state or quality). The word "verticalness" refers to the quality or state of being vertical or upright.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'vertical' which means upright, and remember that 'verticalness' describes the quality of being upright.

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