vertex

Meanings

• noun

  A point where two or more branches of an object or space come together.

• noun

  In mathematics, a vertex of a graph or a polyhedron is a point where an edge connects to a face.

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

node , acme , apex , peak , top

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Rhymes

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nexus , complexus , flexus

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Variants

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vertex , vertexes , vertices

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'vertex', meaning 'turning point' or 'top of the head'.

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Trivia

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1. In ancient Rome, the word 'vertex' was also used to mean the highest point or pinnacle.

2. The term 'vertex' is derived from the Latin word 'vertex', meaning 'top of the head' or 'turning point'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Graph theory: A branch of mathematics that studies graphs, which are mathematical structures used to model pairwise relations between objects.

2. Polyhedron: A three-dimensional shape with flat faces, formed by connecting the edges with straight lines.

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Culture

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In geometry, a vertex is a significant point in a shape or figure. In graph theory, it represents the connection between different parts of a network.

How to Memorize "vertex"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a triangle with three meeting points, or a graph where edges meet at vertices.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'vertex' with 'point' or 'connection'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'V-E-R-T-X' to remember the meaning of vertex as 'a point where two or more things meet'.

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