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vertex

/ˈvɜːrtɪks/ noun · British & US
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What does vertex mean?

noun

The point where two or more lines or planes intersect, or a point on a curve or surface. In geometry, a point that is one of the corners of a polygon.

Example

"The vertex of the triangle was the key to solving the puzzle."

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