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vertex

vertex

2 6.8
A point where two or more lines meet, for example a triangle corner
  • noun
  • /ˈvɜrtɛks/
  • Specialized
translation icon : vértice
  • In a graph, the vertex represents a point where lines intersect.

So an example would be coloring the vertices of a graph.

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Examples

  • So if we know it goes through this vertex, right?

  • I assume that finding a single visible vertex should be even easier.

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  • To test if any individual vertex U is visible from V, construct the line between V and U.

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  • The optimum is located at the vertex where the two constraint lines intersect.

    Academic text (2017)
  • For example, the Steiner symbol for the cube is because three squares (4-sided faces) meet at each vertex.

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  • The vertex of the triangle is the point where all three sides meet.

  • The vertex of the cone is the single point that opposes the circular base.

Synonyms

point of intersection
vsvertex
  • Specialized
1 3.9

The exact place where two or more lines cross

can mean a corner or apex rather than a crossing of lines
vert
vsvertex
  • Specialized
1 9.5

A point where two or more lines meet

also refers to the apex opposite the base in some shapes
intersection point
vsvertex
  • Specialized
1 3.5

A place where two lines, roads, or edges meet

is mostly about polygon corners or the apex opposite a base

Surface Forms

vertex singular
vertices plural

Etymology

Vertex comes from the Latin root vertere meaning 'to turn', the same vert- you see in invert and convert. So in geometry a vertex is the point where lines 'turn' and meet, like a corner where the sides change direction.