Meaning of Vertex | Babel Free
ˈvɜː.tɛksDefinitions
- The highest point, top or apex of something.
- The highest surface on the skull; the crown of the head.
- An angular point of a polygon, polyhedron or higher order polytope.
- The common point of the two rays that form an angle.
- The point at which an axis meets a curve or surface.
- A point on the curve with a local minimum or maximum of curvature.
- One of the elements of a graph joined or not by edges to other vertices.
- A point in 3D space, usually given in terms of its Cartesian coordinates.
- The point where the surface of a lens crosses the optical axis.
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An interaction point. particle
- The point where the prime vertical meets the ecliptic in the western hemisphere of a natal chart.
- A sharp downward point opposite a crotch, as in the letters "V" and "W" but not "Y".
Equivalents
Examples
“The mountain’s vertex was covered in snow.”
“He reached the vertex of his career after decades of work.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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