vertex — the highest point of something, especially a triangle or cone
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the highest point of something, especially a triangle or cone
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvɜːrteks/
Example Sentences
- My math teacher said finding the vertex is easy, but my brain's vertex seems to be missing!
- The pyramid's vertex pointed directly toward the sky.
- She stood at the vertex of the mountain, feeling like she was on top of the world.
vertex
NOUN[/ˈvɜːrteks/]
the highest point of something, especially a triangle or cone
The mountaineer plants a flag on the vertex of the icy peak.
At the vertex of mind, cortex meets vortex!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin vertex, derived from vertere meaning 'to turn or rotate'. Originally referred to the highest point of a whirlpool where water spins, then extended to mean the topmost point of anything.
Breakdown
vert- (to turn) + -ex (noun suffix indicating a point or place)
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📝Examples
“My math teacher said finding the vertex is easy, but my brain's vertex seems to be missing!”
“The pyramid's vertex pointed directly toward the sky.”
“She stood at the vertex of the mountain, feeling like she was on top of the world.”
“The graph's vertex showed the maximum value of the function.”
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