Definition
Definition of vertices - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
mathematicsTECH. points where two lines meetTECH.
- The vertices of the triangle are labeled A, B, and C.
- The vertices of the polygon were calculated precisely.
- In geometry class, we learned how to find the vertices.
Origin of vertices
Latin, vertex (highest point)
Terms with vertices included in their meaning
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geometry
line joining non-adjacent vertices of a polygon
graph theory
vertices connected by edges in a diagram
graph theory
having paths in both directions between vertices
mathematics
circle that passes through all vertices of a polygon
graph theory
assign colors to graph vertices or map regions
mathematics
shape with swapped vertices and faces
mathematics
set of edges in a graph with no shared vertices
graph theory
graph with vertices in two sets
graph theory
graph where vertices of one set connect to all in another
graph theory
graph with every pair of vertices connected
mathematics
graph with a path between any two vertices
graph theory
graph with edges connecting multiple vertices
computer graphics
collection of vertices, edges, and faces in 3D modeling
mathematics
polyhedron with vertices in two parallel planes
graph theory
having all vertices with degree four in graphs
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- French:sommets, ...
- German:Eckpunkte, ...
- Italian:vertici, ...
- Spanish:vértices, ...
- Portuguese:vértices, ...
- Chinese:顶点, ...
- Japanese:頂点, ...
- Arabic:رؤوس, ...
- Hebrew:קוֹדְקוֹדִים, ...
- Russian:вершины, ...
- Ukrainian:вершини, ...
- Hindi:शीर्ष, ...
Definition of vertex - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
mathematicspoint where two lines meet
- The vertex of an angle is where the two sides meet..
2.
geometryhighest point or apex of something
- The mountain's vertex was covered in snow.
3.
graph theoryTECH. element of a graph connected by edgesTECH.
- Each vertex in the network represented a computer.
4.
computer graphicsTECH. point in 3D space with Cartesian coordinatesTECH.
- The vertex was adjusted to reshape the model.
5.
medicalRare crown of the headRare
- He felt a breeze on the vertex of his head.
6.
scienceTECH. interaction point in particle physicsTECH.
- The vertex was crucial in the collision experiment.
7.
opticsTECH. point where lens surface crosses optical axisTECH.
- The vertex of the lens affected the focus.
8.
astrologyTECH. point where prime vertical meets eclipticTECH.
- The vertex in the chart indicated a significant event.
Expressions with vertex
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quadratic equation written as y equals a times x squared plus k
The vertex form makes it easy to find the vertex.
Origin of vertex
Latin, vertex (whirlpool, crown of the head)
Examples of vertex in a sentence
In geometry, the vertex is crucial for angle measurement. The vertex of the pyramid was sharp. At the vertex, the angles converge. The algorithm calculates the shortest path between vertices. Each vertex connects to multiple edges in the graph. Each vertex was carefully plotted in the design.
The software calculates the vertex positions automatically. The doctor examined the vertex for any injuries. She wore a hat to protect the vertex from the sun. Scientists analyzed the vertex in the data set. The vertex indicated where particles interacted. The vertex determines the lens's curvature. Light converges at the vertex of the lens. The astrologer explained the vertex's influence on relationships. Her vertex was aligned with Jupiter, suggesting growth.
View all translations of vertex
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- French:sommet, apex, ...
- German:Scheitelpunkt, Gipfel, ...
- Italian:vertice, apice, ...
- Spanish:vértice, cima, ...
- Portuguese:vértice, cume, ...
- Chinese:顶点, 最高点, ...
- Japanese:頂点, ノード, ...
- Arabic:رَأْس, قِمَّة, ...
- Hebrew:קוֹדְקוֹד, פִּסְגָּה, ...
- Russian:вершина, макушка, ...
- Ukrainian:вершина, найвища точка, ...
- Hindi:शीर्ष, शिखर, ...
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