vortices

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Definitions of vortices word

noun vortices a plural of vortex. 1
noun plural vortices a whirling mass of water, especially one in which a force of suction operates, as a whirlpool. 1
noun plural vortices a whirling mass of air, especially one in the form of a visible column or spiral, as a tornado. See also polar vortex. 1
noun plural vortices a whirling mass of fire, flame, etc. 1
noun plural vortices a state of affairs likened to a whirlpool for violent activity, irresistible force, etc. 1
noun plural vortices something regarded as drawing into its powerful current everything that surrounds it: the vortex of war. 1

before 1645

One of the 44% oldest English words

1645-55; < Latin, variant of vertex vertex

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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