Latin

vertex

‘vortex, crown of the head (genitive)’

Every word has its own definition in its root. These English words share one: Latin vertex.

5 English words in this record descend from Latin vertex, most familiar first.

• vertical ← verticālis
• vortex
• vertex
• verticillate ← verticillātus ← verticillus
• vortical

Etymograph / Latin vertex