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vertex

UK
/ˈvɜːtɛks/
US
/ˈvɜrˌtɛks/

Translations

vertexnoun
vertices
pl
UK
/ˈvɜːtɛks/
US
/ˈvɜrˌtɛks/
sommetPoint le plus élevé; sommet, apex.
The mountain's vertex was covered in snow.
Le sommet de la montagne était couvert de neige.
sommetEn géométrie et en théorie des graphes.
The vertex of the angle is where the two lines intersect.
Le sommet de l'angle est l'endroit où les deux lignes se croisent.
Additional translations
vertexTerme anatomique.
Synonyms
summit
zenith
culmination
pinnacle
top
peak
apex
vertexadjective
UK
/ˈvɜː.tɛks/
US
/ˈvɝː.tɛks/
Used attributively in technical contexts (e.g., "vertex data", "vertex shader").
Additional translations
vertexAnglicisme technique en infographie et en mathématiques.
Synonyms
apical
apexal
summital
topmost
peak
culminating
vertexal

Definitions

vertexnoun
The highest point; the top or apex.
The mountain's vertex was covered in snow.
In geometry, a point where two or more curves, lines, or edges meet.
The vertex of the angle is where the two lines intersect.
In graph theory, a fundamental unit of which graphs are formed, typically represented as a dot.
Each vertex in the graph represents a city connected by roads.
In anatomy, the crown or top of the head.
The doctor examined the vertex of the patient's head for any signs of injury.
vertexadjective
Relating to or consisting of vertices, especially in mathematics and computer graphics (attributive use).
The vertex coordinates array must be uploaded to the GPU.
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