Plural of vortex
irregular plural
The plural of vortex is vortices or vortexes.
Forms of vortex
| Singular | vortex /ˈvɔɹtɛks/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | vortices /ˈvɔː.tɪ.siːz/ vortexes |
| Countable | countable |
Vortices and vortexes in a sentence
- Because of this transfer, an initially spin-polarized dipolar condensate can dynamically generate vortices in a process resembling the Einstein–de Haas effect.2013, Makoto Tsubota, Kenichi Kasamatsu, Michikazu Kobayashi, “Quantized vortices in superfluid helium and atomic Bose-Einstein…. From the entry Einstein–de Haas effect
Meaning of vortex
- noun A whirlwind, whirlpool, or similarly moving matter in the form of a spiral or column.
- noun Anything that involves constant violent or chaotic activity around some centre.
- noun Anything that inevitably draws surrounding things into its current.
Nouns ending in -ex: plural -ices
Questions about the plural of vortex
- What is the plural of vortex?
- The plural of vortex is vortices or vortexes.
- Which is correct, vortices or vortexes?
- Both are used. vortices is the more common of the two in English writing.
- Is vortex countable?
- Vortex is a countable noun.
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