American English pronunciation

How to pronounce vertex

IPA transcription: ['vɚ,tɛks]

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Noun

  • the point of intersection of lines or the point opposite the base of a figure

  • the highest point (of something)

    “at the peak of the pyramid”

Usage examples

  • The vertex was out of alignment.
  • The vertex was out of alignment.
  • There are one square, one hexagon, and one dodecagon on each vertex.
  • The vertex was out of alignment.
  • The third vertex is Betelgeuse, which lies near the center of the hexagon.
  • Five tetrahedra and three icosahedra meet at each vertex.
  • Four faces around the vertex in the pattern p.q.r.q.
  • It is guaranteed to be the vertex of the convex hull of the polygon.
  • The vertex was out of alignment.
  • The vertex was out of alignment.