vortex

Meanings

• noun

  A swirling vortex is a rapidly rotating column of fluid, such as a tornado or a whirlpool.

  - "The hurricane formed a massive vortex over the Atlantic."
  - "The vortex sucked the boat into its center."

• noun

  In physics, a vortex is a region in a fluid where the flow moves in a circular pattern around an axis, often characterized by a spinning column of fluid.

  - "The vortex of a spinning top is an area of low pressure that keeps the top stable."
  - "The Coriolis effect causes vortices to form in the atmosphere and ocean."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈvɔɹtɛks/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with vortex
nortex , complex , apex

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Variants

List of all variants of vortex that leads to same result
vortex , vortexes , vortices

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'vortex' meaning 'whirlpool'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest tornado ever recorded had a width of 2.6 miles.

2. The Great Red Spot on Jupiter is a massive vortex that has been observed for over 300 years.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tornado: A violently rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the Earth and a cumulonimbus cloud, forming a funnel shape.

2. Whirlpool: A large, circular pool of water draining away down a central axis, forming a vortex.

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Culture

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Vortexes have been a popular subject in literature and art, particularly in depictions of natural disasters and the supernatural. In science fiction, vortexes are often used as portals to other worlds or dimensions.

How to Memorize "vortex"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a spinning top or a tornado to help remember the definition and pronunciation of 'vortex'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'vortex' with 'whirlpool' or 'tornado' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Vortexes are whirling, rotating, twisting, and exciting' to help remember the definition.

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