apices

Meanings

• noun

  The tip or pointed end of something, such as a mountain, an arrow, or a pine tree.

  - "The apices of the mountains were covered in snow."
  - "The arrow's apices pierced the target."
  - "The pine tree's apices were adorned with lights during the holiday season."

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Synonyms

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

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with apices
peaces , aces , paces

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Variants

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apex , apexes , apices

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Etymology

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From Latin 'apex' meaning 'summit' or 'peak'

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Trivia

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1. The plural form of 'apex' is 'apices'.

2. The term 'apex predator' refers to the top predator in a food chain.

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Related Concepts

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1. summit: The highest point of a mountain or hill.

2. peak: The pointed top of something.

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Culture

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In ancient Rome, the 'apex' was the highest point of a pyramid-shaped structure, often used as a symbol of power and authority.

How to Memorize "apices"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the pointed end of a mountain or the tip of an arrow to remember the meaning of 'apices'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'apices' with the word 'tips' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'A Peak Is A Cool Ending' to remember the meaning of 'apices'.

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