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How do you spell Horizontal?

Correct spelling

horizontal

HORIZON + TAL. Think: horizon.

Why is horizontal spelled this way?

From Latin horizon, the boundary line. HOROS (boundary). The horizontal line marks the boundary between earth and sky.

Common misspellings of horizontal

horizantalhorizonatalhorizontlehorizantal

Example

Draw a horizontal line across the page.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "horizontal". HORIZON + TAL. Think: horizon.
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