Scheitelpunkt — meaning in English

English meaning

• cusp noun A critical point where something is about to change or begin.
• vertex noun A point where two or more lines, edges or curves meet; a corner of a shape or angle.

Senses

Scheitelpunkt is used for these senses in English:

• cusp (figuratively) An important moment when a decision is made that will determine future events.
• vertex The highest point, top or apex of something.
• vertex (geometry) An angular point of a polygon, polyhedron or higher order polytope.
• vertex (computer graphics) A point in 3D space, usually given in terms of its Cartesian coordinates.

cusp — full definition

1. noun A critical point where something is about to change or begin.
2. noun A sharp or pointed tip, including the pointed part of a tooth.

vertex — full definition

1. noun A point where two or more lines, edges or curves meet; a corner of a shape or angle.
2. noun The highest point of a curve, especially the turning point of a parabola.
3. noun In 3D graphics, a data point defining a corner of a polygon, carrying its position and often colour, texture and normal information.

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