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edges

/ˈɛdʒɪz/

Meanings
  • Noun

    The point where two surfaces or edges meet.

    - "The edges of the two pieces of wood meet at this point."
    - "The sharp edges of the knife can cause injury."
  • Noun

    In graph theory, an edge is a connection between two vertices.

    - "In this graph, there are five edges connecting the vertices."
    - "Each edge has a weight that represents the cost of traversing it."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈɛdʒɪz/



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Synonyms

advantage , gain , line , boundary , brink , lip , margin , rim
Rhymes
Words rhyming with edges
ledges , hedges , edges
Variants
List of all variants of edges that leads to same result
edge , edgeless , edges , on edge , edged , edging , rough edges , bleeding edge , bleeding edges , bleeding-edge , cutting edge , cutting edges , cutting-edge , deckle edge , deckle edges , deckle-edged , edge in , edged in , edges in , edging in , knife-edge , knife-edges , leading edge , leading edges , leading-edge , trailing edge , trailing edges
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'egd', from 'ege' meaning 'edge'


Trivia
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  1. The term 'edge' is also used in computing to refer to the border of a screen or display.

  2. In physics, an edge dislocation is a type of defect in a crystal lattice.


Related Concepts
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  1. Vertices: In graph theory, vertices are the points or nodes where edges meet.

  2. Graph theory: The branch of mathematics dealing with graphs, which are structures used to model pairwise relations between objects.


Culture
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In literature, edges are often used metaphorically to represent boundaries or limits. In art, edges can refer to the lines that define shapes and forms.

How to Memorize "edges"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine the meeting point of two lines or surfaces.
    - Visualize the connection between two vertices in a graph.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the concept of a boundary or limit.
    - Remember that edges can be physical or abstract.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Edges: Where Surfaces End' to remember the definition.
    - Create a visual image of two edges meeting to help remember the meaning.


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