heightwise
In vertical dimension
Heightwise means in terms of height or in the direction of height.
It functions as an adverb describing orientation or measurement along the vertical dimension.
The bookshelf fits perfectly heightwise but is too wide for the alcove.
Heightwise, he's average, but his wingspan is remarkable.
Like similar directional compounds (lengthwise, widthwise), it can also work as an adjective: a heightwise comparison of the two buildings.
Vertical measurement upward
- growthIncrease in size
- percentileStatistical ranking threshold
- physiqueBodily structure and form
- buildCreate a structure
frame · proportion · genetics · development · anthropometry · ergonomics · posture · wingspan
One who governs
- tape measureFlexible marked length finder
- yardstickThirty-six-inch ruler
- calipersAdjustable-jaw measuring device
- measuring tapeMarked flexible length-finder
stadiometer · gauge · scale · inch · centimeter · foot · meter · millimeter
Vertical or morally sound
- perpendicularAt right angles
- plumbExactly vertical or true
- top-to-bottomEntirely through, vertically
- headroomOverhead vertical space
clearance · overhead · towering · lofty · skyward · elevation · rise · stack
Of greater stature
- shorterComparatively reduced in length
- tallestGreatest in stature
- rankingOrdered position assignment
- orderingPlacing in sequence
sorting · arrangement · lineup · relative · comparative · differential · ratio · proportion
Height above reference point
- above sea levelPositive altitude measurement
- barometricOf air pressure measurement
- atmosphericOf the air above
- flight levelAviation altitude reference
tallness
Vertical measurement upward
- growthIncrease in size
- percentileStatistical ranking threshold
- physiqueBodily structure and form
build · frame · proportion · genetics · development · anthropometry · ergonomics · posture · wingspan
ruler
One who governs
- tape measureFlexible marked length finder
- yardstickThirty-six-inch ruler
- calipersAdjustable-jaw measuring device
measuring tape · stadiometer · gauge · scale · inch · centimeter · foot · meter · millimeter · dimension
upright
Vertical or morally sound
- perpendicularAt right angles
- plumbExactly vertical or true
- top-to-bottomEntirely through, vertically
headroom · clearance · overhead · towering · lofty · skyward · elevation · rise · stack · tier
taller
Of greater stature
ordering · sorting · arrangement · lineup · relative · comparative · differential · ratio · proportion · gradation
elevation
Height above reference point
- above sea levelPositive altitude measurement
- barometricOf air pressure measurement
- atmosphericOf the air above
flight level · cruising altitude · ascent · descent · altimeter
heightwiselengthwise
Along the longer dimension
widthwise · breadthwise · horizontally · laterally · sideways
height, heights, heighten, heightens, heightened, heightening, high, higher, highest