simplex

Meanings

• noun

  A simplex is a geometric figure that has (n-1) faces, where n is the number of vertices.

  - "The simplex is a three-dimensional shape with six faces."
  - "In mathematics, a four-dimensional simplex has five faces."

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Antonyms

complex , duplex

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Variants

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simplex , simplexes , simplices , simplicia , herpes simplex , herpes simplexes

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'simplex' meaning 'simple, uncompounded' or 'one-form'.

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Trivia

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1. A simplex is an example of a polytope.

2. The simplest simplex is a point.

3. The boundary of a simplex is the union of all its faces.

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Related Concepts

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1. Simplicial complex: A collection of simplices (geometric figures) that share a common set of vertices.

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Culture

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The simplex is a fundamental concept in geometry and topology.

How to Memorize "simplex"

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   - Visualize a simplex as a shape with fewer faces than the number of its vertices.

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'simplex' as 'simple shape'.

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