Meaning

The highest point, top or apex of something..

Definitions by Sense

1. The highest point, top or apex of something.
2. (geometry) An angular point of a polygon, polyhedron or higher order polytope.
3. (mathematics) A point on the curve with a local minimum or maximum of curvature.
4. (graph theory) One of the elements of a graph joined or not by edges to other vertices.
5. (computer graphics) A point in 3D space, usually given in terms of its Cartesian coordinates.
6. (optics) The point where the surface of a lens crosses the optical axis.
7. (particle physics) An interaction point.
8. (astrology) The point where the prime vertical meets the ecliptic in the western hemisphere of a natal chart.

Example Sentences

The mountain’s vertex was covered in snow.

He reached the vertex of his career after decades of work.

Word Forms

• vertices
• vertexes
• vertice

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When Should You Use Vertex?

Use vertex when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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