Math Dictionary of Mathematics Definitions

Mathematics is the science of numbers as Aristotle defined. Here we have collected all the important mathematics definitions. Browse these definitions or use the Search function for a specific definition.

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There are currently 2 definitions in this directory beginning with the letter V.

Velocity

Velocity is speed (how fast something is moving) with a direction.

Saying that Ariel the Dog is running 3 km/h Westwards is a velocity.

(But saying just 3 km/h is a speed.)

Vertex

A point where two or more line segments meet. A corner.

Examples:
• any corner of a pentagon (a plane shape)
• any corner of a tetrahedron (a solid)

(The plural of vertex is "vertices".)

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