apex

Meanings

• noun

  The highest point of something.

• noun

  The peak or culmination of something.

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Synonyms

peak , summit , top , acme , culmination , height , peak , pinnacle , end , tip

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with apex
peaks , feaks , leaks

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Variants

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apex , apexes , apices

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Etymology

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From Old French 'apex' meaning 'top, peak'.

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Trivia

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1. The apex of a pyramid is often decorated with a capstone or a burial chamber.

2. In mathematics, the apex of a right triangle is the vertex opposite the right angle.

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Related Concepts

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1. summit: Synonym for apex, referring to the highest point of a mountain or other landform.

2. zenith: The highest point in the sky reached by a celestial body, such as a star or planet.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'apex' is often used metaphorically to describe the highest point of achievement or success. In art, the term is used in geometry to describe the highest point of a shape.

How to Memorize "apex"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the top of a mountain or the highest point of a pyramid to remember the meaning of apex.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word apex with the idea of reaching the pinnacle or the highest point of something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Apex is where you reach your peak performance' to remember the meaning of apex.

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