vertex
Pronunciation: [ˈvɜːr.tɛks]
Word
Context: "geometry"
(noun) a point where two or more lines meet, like the corners of a shape. Think of it like the tip of a triangle or the corner of a square.
Example
In a triangle, each corner is called a vertex.
Example
This figure does not have any vertices because it is a circle.
Example
How many vertices does this shape have?
Context: "mathematics"
(noun) a maximum or minimum point on a graph. It's the highest or lowest point in a curve where the direction changes.
Example
The vertex of the parabola shows the highest point of the curve.
Example
This line does not have a vertex because it is straight and flat.
Example
Can you find the vertex on this graph?
Context: "computer science"
(noun) a point in a graph or network where edges meet. It's like a junction where different paths connect.
Example
In our map, each city is represented as a vertex connected by roads.
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This diagram is missing a vertex because it doesn’t show all the connections.
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How many vertices are in this network diagram?
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