# vertices

/ˈvɝtɪˌsiz/ (US) · /vˈɜːtɪsˌiːz/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/vertices
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

the points where two or more lines, edges, or corners meet. In math, you use this word to talk about the corners of a shape like a triangle or a cube.

For teachers: the plural form of 'vertex'; refers to the points where two or more lines, edges, or curves intersect. In geometry, it specifically denotes the corners of a polygon or polyhedron.

## Examples

- A triangle has three vertices and three sides.
- The architect used a 3D modeling software to adjust the vertices of the roof to match the client's specifications.
- By connecting the vertices of the hexagon to the center, the designer created a series of six identical equilateral triangles within the original shape.

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