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Vertex: meaning, definitions and examples

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vertex

 

[ หˆvษœหr.tษ›ks ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

geometry

A point where two or more straight lines meet. In a polygon, a vertex is a point where two or more sides of the polygon intersect.

Synonyms

corner, intersection, point.

Examples of usage

  • The vertices of a triangle are where its three sides meet.
  • The cube has eight vertices, one at each corner.
Context #2 | Noun

graph theory

In graph theory, a vertex is a fundamental unit from which graphs are formed. It represents a point in a graph.

Synonyms

node, point.

Examples of usage

  • In a social network graph, each person is represented by a vertex.
  • The vertices of a graph are connected by edges.
Context #3 | Noun

anatomy

In anatomy, a vertex refers to the top or highest point of something, such as the highest point on the head or skull.

Synonyms

apex, crown, top.

Examples of usage

  • The vertex of the skull is also known as the crown.
  • The vertex of the triangle is the highest point.

Translations

Translations of the word "vertex" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vรฉrtice

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅ€เคฐเฅเคท เคฌเคฟเค‚เคฆเฅ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Scheitelpunkt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ titik puncak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะตั€ัˆะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wierzchoล‚ek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ ‚็‚น (ใกใ‚‡ใ†ใฆใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sommet

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vรฉrtice

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tepe noktasฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ •์  (jeongjeom)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vrchol

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vrchol

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้กถ็‚น (dวngdiวŽn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vrh

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tindur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆั‹าฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ”แƒ แƒขแƒ”แƒฅแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zirvษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vรฉrtice

Etymology

The word 'vertex' originated from Latin, where it meant 'the highest point' or 'the summit'. It entered English in the 16th century. In geometry, the term 'vertex' has been used to describe the meeting point of lines or the highest point of a shape. In graph theory, vertices represent the basic units of a graph. The word has evolved to be commonly used in various fields like mathematics, anatomy, and computer science.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,505 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.