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vertex

/ˈvɜːtɛks/

/ˈvɜrˌtɛks/

vertexnoun

vertices

/ˈvɜːtɛks/

/ˈvɜrˌtɛks/

Translations

The vertex of the mountain was covered in snow.

Вершина горы была покрыта снегом.

The vertex of the angle is where the two lines meet.

Угол - это точка, где встречаются две линии.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

vertexadjective

/ˈvɜː.tɛks/

/ˈvɝː.tɛks/

Used attributively in technical contexts (e.g., "vertex data", "vertex shader").

Definitions

Relating to or consisting of vertices, especially in mathematics and computer graphics (attributive use).

The vertex coordinates array must be uploaded to the GPU.

Synonyms