vertex
noun
Simple meaning
An angular point of a polygon, polyhedron or higher order polytope.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
vurteksSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈvɝtɛks
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
geometry
An angular point of a polygon, polyhedron or higher order polytope.
The highest point, top or apex of something.
The common point of the two rays that form an angle.
The point at which an axis meets a curve or surface.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: The highest point, top or apex of something.
Used this way, vertex is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
More ways to use vertex
- “The vertex of the triangle was clearly marked on the drawing.”
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