Vertex
/ˈvɜːr.tɛks/noun
The highest point; the top or apex of something.
Did you know?In astrology, the 'Vertex' is considered a point of fate, often linked to significant life events or encounters, suggesting a cosmic influence over our destinies.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*wer-
“to turn, to bend”
Latin
Latin
vertex
“a turning point, whirl or peak”
Old French
Old French
vertet
“a turn or point”
14th Century
Middle English
vertex
“the highest point or summit, particularly in geometry”
Modern English
English
vertex
“the apex or highest point of an object or concept”