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10 Language-to-English DictionariesVortex
/ˈvɔːr.tɛks/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A mass of swirling fluid or air, such as a whirlpool or whirlwind.
"The canoe was suddenly caught in a powerful river vortex." - 2
A situation or state of affairs perceived as a turbulent, inescapable, and destructive force.
"She was drawn into the political vortex of the capital."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'vortex' or 'vertere', meaning 'to turn', which evolved into French before entering the English language in the 17th century. Originally used to describe swirling masses of fluid or air, the term expanded metaphorically to encompass any state of turbulent or overwhelming activity.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Vortex" is said worldwide
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tourbillon
Transliteration: tuʁ.bi.jɔ̃
"L'avion a été pris dans un tourbillon."
Wirbel
Transliteration: ˈvɪʁbl̩
"Das Boot geriet in einen gefährlichen Wirbel."
vortice
Transliteration: ˈvɔr.ti.tʃe
"La barca fu inghiottita da un vortice."
vórtice
Transliteration: ˈboɾ.ti.se
"El avión entró en un vórtice de aire."
vórtice
Transliteration: ˈvɔɾ.tʃi.si
"O barco foi puxado para o vórtice."
भंवर
Transliteration: bhanvar
"नाव पानी के भंवर में फंस गई।"
涡流
Transliteration: wō liú
"船被卷入了水中的涡流。"
소용돌이
Transliteration: soyongdori
"배가 거대한 소용돌이에 휩쓸렸습니다."
渦巻き
Transliteration: usamaki
"船が水の渦巻きに巻き込まれました。"
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