👉 A simplex is a fundamental concept in mathematics and geometry. It is a finite collection of points, lines, or edges that are all contained within a larger shape, such as a polygon. A simplex can be defined as any subset of the vertices of a polytope. In other words, it's a set of points that define a polytope. Polytopes are mathematical objects that have properties common to many different figures, including spheres, cubes, and sometimes polygons. A simplex is a