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ver·tex
 vertex
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- pronunciation:
- vuhr
teks
- features:
- 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, summit, tip, top, zenith
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| definition 2: |
the point where the sides of an angle or geometric solid come together.
A cube has eight vertices. |
| related words: |
climax, crown, peak |
The word vertex
contains the following part:
vers, vert
Latin
root
that means to turn; to be occupied with
  Example words:
adversary, adverse, adversity, advertise, advertisement, anniversary, avert, controversial, controversy, conversation, converse1, convert, convertible, diverse, diversion, diversity, divert, divorce, extrovert, invert, invertebrate, irreversible, reverse, universe, university, versatile, verse, version, versus, vertebrate, vertex, vertical
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