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vertex

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈvɜːrtɛks/ · UK /ˈvɜːteks/

vertex means: A point where two sides of a shape, or several edges of a solid, meet.

noun

GEOMETRIC CORNERB2

A point where two sides of a shape, or several edges of a solid, meet.

  • Mark each vertex of the triangle.
  • A cube has eight vertices.
  • Draw a line from this vertex to the opposite side.

Similar words: corner

Common phrases: a triangle's vertex, at each vertex, vertex angle

HIGHEST POINTC2

The highest point of something.

  • Snow covered the mountain's vertex.
  • A flag stood at the vertex of the hill.
  • The pyramid's vertex rose above the surrounding roofs.

Similar words: top, peak, apex, summit

Opposites: base

Common phrases: the mountain's vertex, the vertex of something, at the vertex

Questions about vertex

What does vertex mean?

A point where two sides of a shape, or several edges of a solid, meet.

What is vertex in other languages?

Türkçe: köşe · Español: vértice · Français: sommet · Deutsch: Eckpunkt · Italiano: vertice · 日本語: 頂点

How do you pronounce vertex?

In American English /ˈvɜːrtɛks/; in British English /ˈvɜːteks/.

How do you use vertex in a sentence?

Mark each vertex of the triangle. A cube has eight vertices.

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