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Synonyms for vertex

Grammar : Noun
Spell : vur-teks
Phonetic Transcription : ˈvɜr tɛks

Top 10 synonyms for vertex
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Définition of vertex

Origin :
  • 1560s, "the point opposite the base in geometry," from Latin vertex "highest point," literally "the turning point," originally "whirling column, whirlpool," from vertere "to turn" (see versus). Meaning "highest point of anything" is first attested 1641.
  • noun top
Example sentences :
  • Comate -us: only the upper part of head, or vertex, covered with hair.
  • Extract from : « Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology » by John. B. Smith
  • Facial angle: the angle formed by the junction of the face and vertex.
  • Extract from : « Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology » by John. B. Smith
  • Fastigium: Orthoptera; the extreme point or front of vertex.
  • Extract from : « Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology » by John. B. Smith
  • Sinciput: in Coleoptera; that part of the vertex between the eyes.
  • Extract from : « Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology » by John. B. Smith
  • Synciput: that portion of the vertex lying between the eyes.
  • Extract from : « Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology » by John. B. Smith
  • Vertexal: occurring on or near the vertex, or directed toward it.
  • Extract from : « Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology » by John. B. Smith
  • Black; the joints of the antennæ, from the 6th to 13th, white, the vertex also white.
  • Extract from : « Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society - Vol. 3 » by Various
  • Also a right line proceeding from the vertex of a cone to the middle of its base.
  • Extract from : « The Sailor's Word-Book » by William Henry Smyth
  • The summit or vertex of anything; as the upper point of a triangle.
  • Extract from : « The Sailor's Word-Book » by William Henry Smyth
  • The angle opposite the base of a triangle is called the vertex.
  • Extract from : « Mechanical Drawing Self-Taught » by Joshua Rose

Antonyms for vertex

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