simplices
/ˈsɪmplɪsiːz/
noun
- Plural of simplex: the simplest geometric shapes in a space, such as a triangle in two dimensions or a tetrahedron in three dimensions.
- The mathematician drew several simplices on the board to illustrate her theory.
- In topology, simplices are used to build complex structures called simplicial complexes.
- The students constructed simplices out of straws and connectors for their project.