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ver·tex
 vertex
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- pronunciation:
- vuhr
teks
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
vertexes, vertices |
| definition 1: |
the highest point of anything; apex.
After much climbing, we reached the vertex of the mountain.- similar words:
- apex, height, pinnacle, summit, tip, top, zenith
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| definition 2: |
the point of intersection of the two sides of an angle, or of three or more sides of a geometric solid.
A cube has eight vertices. |
| related words: |
acme, apogee, climax, crown, peak |
adjective + (n.)vertex
common, internal, truncated, upper, volant
verb + (n.)vertex
evaluate, fit, form, slide
noun + (n.)vertex
atom, base, ceo, diagram, facility, graph, icosahedron, interaction, line, point, position, shape, structure, triangle, value
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The word vertex
contains the following part:
vers, vert
Latin
root
that means to turn; to be occupied with
  Example words:
adversary, adversative, adverse, adversity, advert, advertent, advertise, advertisement, animadversion, animadvert, anniversary, averse, aversion, avert, controversial, controversy, controvert, conversable, conversant, conversation, converse1, convert, converter, convertible, covert, divers, diverse, diversify, diversion, diversity, divert, divorce, eversion, evert, extraversion, extroversion, extrovert, inadvertence, inadvertent, intervertebral, introversion, introvert, inverse, inversion, invert, invertebrate, inverter, irreversible, malversation, obverse, perverse, perversion, perversity, pervert, reconvert, revers, reversal, reverse, reversible, reversion, revert, subversion, subvert, tergiversate, transversal, transverse, traverse, universalism, universality, universe, university, versatile, versatility, verse, versicle, version, verso, versus, vertebral, vertebrate, vertex, vertical, verticil, vertiginous, vice versa, vortex
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