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Noun: vertex (vertices,vertexes)  'vur,teks
  1. The point of intersection of lines or the point opposite the base of a figure
     
  2. The highest point (of something)
    "at the vertex of the pyramid";
    - peak, apex, acme
     
  3. The top of the head
    - pate, poll, crown

Derived forms: vertexes, vertices

Type of: extreme, extreme point, extremum, intersection, intersection point, point of intersection, top, top side, upper side, upside

Part of: human head

Encyclopedia: Vertex