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vertex

Pronunciation: [ˈvɜːr.tɛks]

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Learn how to use vertex in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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.

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In a triangle, each corner is called a vertex.

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This figure does not have any vertices because it is a circle.

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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.

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The vertex of the parabola shows the highest point of the curve.

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This line does not have a vertex because it is straight and flat.

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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.

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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?

How to pronounce vertex

Pronunciation: [ˈvɜːr.tɛks]

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