vortices
The word “vortices” has 3 syllables: vor-ti-ces
It's pronounced as /ˈvɔːr.tɪ.siːz/
What is synonym and antonym for vortices?
In the thesaurus, “vortices” has 8 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for vortices along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for vortices
- eddies
- gulfs
- maelstroms
- swirls
- tourbillions
- tourbillons
- whirlpools
- whirls
Meanings of vortices
- noun
- A whirlwind, whirlpool, or similarly moving matter in the form of a spiral or column.
- Anything that involves constant violent or chaotic activity around some centre.
- Anything that inevitably draws surrounding things into its current.
- 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.
- Any of numerous species of small Turbellaria belonging to Vortex and allied genera.
Example Sentences
- The water formed swirling vortices as it drained from the sink.
- Tornadoes produce dangerous vortices that can destroy everything in their path.
- The scientist demonstrated how air vortices affect flight stability.
- She observed multiple vortices in the smoke rising from the fire.
- The ocean’s vortices influence the movement of marine debris.
On this page you'll find 8 synonyms or another words to vortices, such as: eddies, gulfs, maelstroms, swirls, tourbillions, tourbillons, whirlpools.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.