apex
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4.4
- noun
- /ˈeɪpɛks/
:
vértice
- In the competition, her performance was the apex of the event, showcasing her talent and hard work.
- reached its apex
- apex of the pyramid
- apex of the triangle
And then that whole spans in between the apex of your breast and your side seam.
- And then that whole spans in between the apex of your breast and your side seam.
- And this guy had said I'm an apex predator.
- I have to tell you, hospital food is probably the the apex of terrible cuisine.
- That's why and how we became the ultimate apex predator.
- And so an eagle is considered like an apex predator.
- And so this apex predator thing, we're not apex predators.
- And this guy said, well, I'm an apex predator.
- You believe in your prime when Roy, when Roy Jones was at his apex, when nobody could see it?
- There's another key thing here that, again, shows you that the warrior is not at the apex of Nietzsche's hierarchy.
- What I did not yet understand is the reason humans are the ultimate apex predator.
Examples
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After climbing the mountain for hours, we finally reached the apex and enjoyed a breathtaking view.
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The medieval village was shaped like a triangle, with the apex toward the church.
Academic text (1990) -
This line is the apex or the highest point of your bust.
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You can see it popping up almost near the apex of the hill.
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Grissom has just reached the apex of his flight.
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A university worthy of the name stands at the apex of civilization.
Academic text (1997) -
The rocket reaches its apex. Blue sky is now replaced by the Oakland Coliseum directly below.
Fiction book (1996) -
The dam was also V-shaped in plan, with the apex pointing upstream.
Academic text (1995) -
The architect designed the building with a stunning apex that makes it stand out in the skyline.
Synonyms
368
2.1
The highest point something reaches, like a mountain or an achievement
346
1.2
The pointed end of something like a knife or pencil
89
3.6
The highest point of a hill or mountain
34
3.9
The highest part of a hill, mountain or road
11
3.7
The top level that something reaches
5
8.0
The point in the sky directly above you
4
1.8
The pointed top of a mountain that is the highest part
4
6.3
A high pointed rock that forms a peak
3
8.0
The highest point of achievement or success
2
8.9
The highest point in the development of something
1
3.5
The very top point of something like a tree or mountain
1
7.2
The highest point of something, like a mountain or pyramid
The highest point of something like a hill
Antonyms
Idioms
Compounds
- Specialized
Point in the sky showing the direction the Sun and solar system move among the stars
- Specialized
The point in the sky that shows the direction the solar system is moving compared with the stars
How High
Surface Forms
Etymology
Apex comes from Latin apex, which means 'tip' or 'summit'. So an apex is the highest point or top of something.