Vertex
noun
The highest point of something, especially when it forms a triangle shape.
The sun was just reaching the vertex of the sky when we started our hike.
Often appears as...
- triangle vertex
- pyramidal vertex
noun
In geometry, the point where two or more lines or edges meet.
In our geometry homework, we had to label each vertex on the triangle.
Often appears as...
- triangle vertex
- graph vertex
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Technical
noun
In computing, a data point that defines the shape or location of an object in a graphical image.
These 3D modeling software allows us to adjust each vertex to create complex shapes.
Often appears as...
- 3d vertex
- mesh vertex
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Technical
noun
In anatomy, the top or highest part of the head.
During her examination, the doctor measured the circumference of her vertex.
Often appears as...
- scalp vertex
- vertex circumference
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Technical
noun
In astronomy, the highest point reached by a celestial body in the observer's sky.
The comet reached its vertex at around midnight.
Often appears as...
- astronomical vertex
- star vertex
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Technical
noun
The highest point of something, especially when it forms a triangle shape.
The sun was just reaching the vertex of the sky when we started our hike.
Often appears as...
- triangle vertex
- pyramidal vertex
noun
In geometry, the point where two or more lines or edges meet.
In our geometry homework, we had to label each vertex on the triangle.
Often appears as...
- triangle vertex
- graph vertex
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In computing, a data point that defines the shape or location of an object in a graphical image.
These 3D modeling software allows us to adjust each vertex to create complex shapes.
Often appears as...
- 3d vertex
- mesh vertex
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In anatomy, the top or highest part of the head.
During her examination, the doctor measured the circumference of her vertex.
Often appears as...
- scalp vertex
- vertex circumference
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In astronomy, the highest point reached by a celestial body in the observer's sky.
The comet reached its vertex at around midnight.
Often appears as...
- astronomical vertex
- star vertex
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Metaphorical Use
Often used metaphorically to describe the highest point in a situation or process.
His career hit the vertex after the successful product launch.
Pro Tip 2/2Physical Shapes
Used when referring to the pointy top of an object, not necessarily a triangle.
The vertex of the pyramid is perfectly aligned with the compass point north.
Pro Tip 1/2Metaphorical Use
Often used metaphorically to describe the highest point in a situation or process.
His career hit the vertex after the successful product launch.
Pro Tip 2/2Physical Shapes
Used when referring to the pointy top of an object, not necessarily a triangle.
The vertex of the pyramid is perfectly aligned with the compass point north.
Pro Tip 1/2Metaphorical Use
Often used metaphorically to describe the highest point in a situation or process.
His career hit the vertex after the successful product launch.
Pro Tip 2/2Physical Shapes
Used when referring to the pointy top of an object, not necessarily a triangle.
The vertex of the pyramid is perfectly aligned with the compass point north.
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World's Hardest Climb...
about it what that really meant oh it's one thing to have a project I didn't realize how special this project was there's nothing you can say he's following his bliss he's had that ever since he's been a baby he wanted to go to vertex every moment of every day he
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The math and magic of...
They have to obey four simple laws. And they're very simple, easy to understand. The first law is two-colorability. You can color any crease pattern with just two colors without ever having the same color meeting. The directions of the folds at any vertex --
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The satisfying math of...
If it’s a valley, there are four valleys and one mountain. Either way, the model doesn't fall flat. The third rule is that if we number all the angles at an interior vertex moving clockwise or counterclockwise,
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Born to Rule by Roger...
and roiling storms and my heart is a 300 year old red vertex spinning from a story I can't remember
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World's Hardest Climb...
about it what that really meant oh it's one thing to have a project I didn't realize how special this project was there's nothing you can say he's following his bliss he's had that ever since he's been a baby he wanted to go to vertex every moment of every day he
Video examples
The math and magic of...
They have to obey four simple laws. And they're very simple, easy to understand. The first law is two-colorability. You can color any crease pattern with just two colors without ever having the same color meeting. The directions of the folds at any vertex --
Video examples
The satisfying math of...
If it’s a valley, there are four valleys and one mountain. Either way, the model doesn't fall flat. The third rule is that if we number all the angles at an interior vertex moving clockwise or counterclockwise,
Video examples
Born to Rule by Roger...
and roiling storms and my heart is a 300 year old red vertex spinning from a story I can't remember
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