vertex
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7.2
- noun
- /ˈvɜːrtɛks/
- The diagram shows the vertex at the top of the triangle, which is important for calculating the area.
Examples
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The next algorithm finds just one diagonal starting from a reflex vertex in O(n), and it's easy to implement. Let a be the reflex point and b the next point in the polygon.
Blog text (29) -
So we could say that's my vertex, which is a maximum point.
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In this map, we are at the vertex of the cone.
Academic text (1990) -
If we add a mountain fold at this vertex, there are three valleys and two mountains.
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Studies on the anatomical distribution of solar UVR have shown that vertical surfaces of the body receive about half of the dose received by the vertex (top of head) (11, 16).
Academic text (1998) -
The climbers reached the vertex of the mountain just in time to see the sunrise.
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From the vertex of the pyramid, the view of the surrounding desert was breathtaking.
Synonyms
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2.1
The highest point something reaches, like a mountain or an achievement
77
3.6
The highest point of a hill or mountain
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2.5
The highest point of a mountain
35
3.9
The highest part of a hill, mountain or road
24
4.4
The top point of something, like a mountain or pyramid
18
3.7
The top level that something reaches
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1.8
The pointed top of a mountain that is the highest part
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6.3
A high pointed rock that forms a peak
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7.4
The top edge of a hill or slope
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8.0
The highest point of achievement or success
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4.2
The top part of a long narrow hill or mountain
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3.5
The very top point of something like a tree or mountain
How High
Surface Forms
Etymology
Vertex comes from a Latin word that meant 'top' and from the root vertere meaning 'to turn'. So a mountain vertex is the very highest point, like the place where the land seems to 'turn' into the sky.