vortex meaning

vortex as a noun

1. the shape of something rotating rapidly

   Synonyms: whirl, swirl, convolution

   Type of: round shape

2. a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)

   Synonyms: whirlpool, maelstrom

   Type of: current

   Kinds: Charybdis

How to pronounce vortex

vortex is pronounced /ˈvɔrtɛks/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with vortex

• cortex