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British pronunciation
/vˈɜːtɛks/

Definition & Meaning of "vertex"

Vertex
01

a point where two or more lines, edges, or rays meet to form an angle, or the point at which the sides of a polygon intersect

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In a triangle, each of its three corners is a vertex where two sides meet.
The top point of a cone or pyramid is a vertex, where all the sides converge.
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the highest point or peak of something

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The mountaineers reached the vertex of the mountain after a grueling climb.
At the vertex of the skyscraper, workers installed the antenna for optimal signal reception.
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