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vortexa mass of whirling fluid or air, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a mass of whirling fluid or air, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvɔːrteks/

Korean meaning: 소용돌이, 회오리 (물이나 공기가 빙빙 도는 것)

Korean pronunciation: **보어**텍스

Example Sentences

  • My room became a vortex of clothes when I couldn't decide what to wear on my first date.
  • The tornado created a powerful vortex that lifted cars into the air.
  • Social media can become a vortex that sucks away hours of your day.

vortex

NOUN

//ˈvɔːrteks//

a mass of whirling fluid or air, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind

vortex concept
💡 Concept

A fisherman escapes from a dangerous water vortex pulling his boat

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vortex rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The vortex swirls through cortex, despite the latex!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈvɔːrteks/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈvɔːteks/

🌳Etymology

Rootvort
Suffix--ex

Origin

From Latin 'vortex' meaning 'a turning or whirling motion,' derived from 'vertere' meaning 'to turn.' The word entered English in the 17th century and has maintained its Latin form in scientific and literary contexts.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My room became a vortex of clothes when I couldn't decide what to wear on my first date.

The tornado created a powerful vortex that lifted cars into the air.

Social media can become a vortex that sucks away hours of your day.

😄 Fun example

The washing machine created a mini vortex when I put too much soap in it.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

whirlpoolwhirlwindspiraleddymaelstrom

Antonyms

stillnesscalmstability

Related

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