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horizontal

adjective/oɾizõˈtaɫ/high

ho·ri·zon·tal

Definition

Parallel to the horizon; at right angles to the vertical.
Draw a horizontal line across the middle of the page.
The patient must remain in a horizontal position.
Common collocations
horizontal linehorizontal positionhorizontal movement

Etymology

Do latim 'horizontem' (acusativo de 'horizon'), do grego 'horizōn' (genitivo 'horizontos') 'que delimita'.

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