
Vertex
Metaphorical Use
Often used metaphorically to describe the highest point in a situation or process.
His career hit the vertex after the successful product launch.
Physical 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. Compare with
ApexCrestCrownPeakPinnacleSummitTipTopZenith
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