vertex

  1. Noun.  The highest point of something.
  2. Noun.  (anatomy) The highest surface on the skull.
  3. Noun.  (mathematics) .
  4. Noun.  (alggeom) The point of intersection of an axis and a curve.-->.
  5. Noun.  (context, computer graphics) A point in 3D space, usually given in terms of its Cartesian coordinates.
  6. Noun.  (optics) The point where the surface of an optical element (e.g. lens) crosses the optical axis.
  7. Noun.  (''nuclear'' or ''particle physics'') the interaction point.
  8. Noun.  (astrology) where the Prime Vertical meets the ecliptic in the west.

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