n.
Pronunciation: ˌ ho ̇ r- ə - ' zän-t ə l, ˌ här-
Function: adjective
Date: 1555
1 a : of, relating to, or situated near the horizon b : parallel to, in the plane of, or operating in a plane parallel to the horizon or to a baseline : LEVEL < horizontal distance> <a horizontal engine>
2 : relating to, directed toward, or consisting of individuals or entities of similar status or on the same level < horizontal mergers> < horizontal hostility>
– horizontal noun
– hor · i · zon · tal · i · ty \ - ˌ zän- ' ta-l ə -t ē \ noun
– hor · i · zon · tal · ly \ - ' zän-t ə l- ē \ adverb