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horizontal

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/ˌhɔːrɪˈzɒntəl/ · hor-i-zon-tal

Parallel to the horizon; level, flat.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Parallel to the horizon; level, flat.

افق کے موافق؛ سیدھا، ہموار۔

افقی

ufqi

Synonyms

levelflatevenسیدھاہموارہم سطح

Antonyms

verticaluprightperpendicularعمودیکھڑاعمودی سطح

Common Collocations

  • horizontal line
  • horizontal perspective
  • horizontal surface

Example Sentences

The horizontal line on the graph indicates a constant value.

گراف پر افقی لائن مستقل قیمت کا اشارہ دیتی ہے۔

Graph par ufqi line mustaqil qeemat ka ishaara deti hai.

The painting was displayed in a horizontal orientation.

پینٹنگ کو افقی سمت میں رکھا گیا تھا۔

Painting ko ufqi simt mein rakha gaya tha.

In geometry, a horizontal angle is formed between two lines.

جیومیٹری میں، افقی زاویہ دو خطوط کے درمیان بنتا ہے۔

Geometry mein, ufqi zaviya do khatoot ke darmiyan banta hai.

Easily Confused With

vertical:Vertical refers to something that is positioned upright or perpendicular to the horizon.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of the horizon where land meets sky, it's a horizontal line.

Visualize a calm sea where the horizon is perfectly straight and flat.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "horizontalis" — of or belonging to the horizon

First known use: 16th century

The term 'horizontal' has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe the position of lines or planes that are level with the horizon.