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vortex

/ˈvɔɹtɛks/

Meanings
noun
A whirlwind, whirlpool, or similarly moving matter in the form of a spiral or column.

Examples :

"The spilled juice created a vortex on the kitchen floor, swirling the colorful liquid into a messy spiral. "
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noun
A supposed collection of particles of very subtle matter, endowed with a rapid rotary motion around an axis which was also the axis of a sun or planet; part of a Cartesian theory accounting for the formation of the universe, and the movements of the bodies composing it.

Examples :

"The ancient philosopher's vortex theory explained how planets moved around the sun, much like a swirling collection of dust particles around a central point. "
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Related Words

Illustration similarly

similarly adverb

/ˈsɪmələli/ /ˈsɪməlɚli/

(manner) In a like style or manner.

"The sisters dressed similarly."

Illustration collection

collection noun

/kəˈlɛkʃən/

A set of items or amount of material procured or gathered together.

"The asteroid belt consists of a collection of dust, rubble, and minor planets."

Illustration microscope

microscope noun

/ˈmaɪkɹəˌskəʊp/ /ˈmaɪkɹəˌskoʊp/

An optical instrument used for observing small objects.

"The student used a microscope to see the tiny cells in the plant leaf. "

Illustration whirlpool

whirlpool noun

/ˈwɜːlpuːl/ /ˈhwɝlpul/

A swirling body of water.

"A whirlpool is an instance of a vortex produced by ocean tides, or by a hole underneath where the water would drain out, such as in a bathtub."

Illustration particles

particles noun

/ˈpɑːtɪkl̩z/ /ˈpɑɹtɪkl̩z/

A very small piece of matter, a fragment; especially, the smallest possible part of something.

"Dust particles floated in the sunbeam coming through the window. "

Illustration philosopher

philosopher noun

/fɪˈlɒs.ə.fə(ɹ)/ /fəˈlɑsəfəɹ/

A lover of wisdom.

"My teacher is a philosopher; she always encourages us to think deeply about the world and how we can be better people. "

Illustration turbellaria

turbellaria noun

/ˌtɜːrbəˈlɛəriə/ /ˌtɜːrbɪˈlɛəriə/

Any member of Turbellaria; a flatworm.

"While studying pond life, the students learned that turbellaria are flatworms commonly found under rocks and leaves. "

Illustration inevitably

inevitably adverb

/ɪˈnɛvətəbli/

In a manner that is impossible to avoid or prevent.

"After the rain, the roads will inevitably be slippery. "

Illustration accounting

accounting verb

/ə.ˈkaʊn.tɪŋ/

To provide explanation.

"The teacher asked the students to account for their absences, explaining the reasons. "

Illustration whirlwind

whirlwind noun

/ˈ(h)wɜːlwɪnd/

A violent windstorm of limited extent, as the tornado, characterized by an inward spiral motion of the air with an upward current in the center; a vortex of air. It usually has a rapid progressive motion.

"The children scattered as a small whirlwind of dust and leaves swirled across the playground. "

Illustration surrounding

surrounding verb

/səˈɹaʊndɪŋ/

To encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions.

"The large oak tree surrounding the picnic area provided welcome shade. "

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dangerous adjective

/ˈdeɪnd͡ʒ(ə)ɹəs/ /ˈdeɪnd͡ʒəɹəs/

Full of danger.

"Railway crossings without gates are highly dangerous."