Vortex

Pronunciation: /ˈvɔːrˌtɛks/

Definitions of vortex

noun a mass of whirling fluid or air, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind

Example Sentences

A1 The water went down the vortex in the sink.

A2 The tornado created a powerful vortex of wind.

B1 Scientists study the behavior of vortices in fluid dynamics.

B2 The whirlpool created a swirling vortex of water.

C1 The aircraft encountered a vortex during its flight.

C2 The black hole's gravitational pull created a swirling vortex of matter.

Examples of vortex in a Sentence

formal The meteorologists predicted a powerful vortex forming in the Atlantic Ocean.

informal I heard there's a crazy vortex swirling out in the ocean.

slang Dude, did you see that vortex spinning like crazy?

figurative Her emotions were like a vortex, pulling everyone around her into the turmoil.

Grammatical Forms of vortex

• past tense: vortexed
• plural: vortexes
• comparative: more vortex
• superlative: most vortex
• present tense: vortex
• future tense: will vortex
• perfect tense: have vortexted
• continuous tense: is vortexing
• singular: vortex
• positive degree: vortex
• infinitive: to vortex
• gerund: vortexing
• participle: vortexed

Origin and Evolution of vortex

First Known Use: 1650 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'vortex' originated from Latin, specifically from the word 'vortex' meaning 'whirlpool' or 'eddy'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'vortex' has come to be used in various scientific fields to describe a swirling mass of fluid or air, as well as in metaphorical contexts to represent a chaotic or turbulent situation.