pinnacle

Meanings

• noun

  The highest point or degree; a peak.

  - "The pinnacle of success was reached when the company hit record profits."
  - "He is considered the pinnacle of his profession."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɪnəkəl/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

nadir

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pinnacle
canal , panicle , rancor , tangible

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Variants

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pinnacle , pinnacles , pinnacled , pinnacling

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Etymology

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From Old French pinal, pine tree, from pin, pine tree: see pine (n.).

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Trivia

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1. The term 'pinnacle' is often used in the field of finance to describe the highest price that a stock or other investment has reached.

2. In the game of chess, the term 'pinnacle' is used to describe the most powerful piece on the board, the Queen.

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Related Concepts

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1. Summit: Both 'pinnacle' and 'summit' refer to the highest point of something, but 'summit' can also be used to describe the top of a mountain or hill.

2. Apex: Both 'pinnacle' and 'apex' refer to the highest point or peak, but 'apex' is often used more generally to describe the highest point of anything, regardless of shape.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'pinnacle' is often used metaphorically to describe the highest point of achievement or success. In art, a pinnacle is a decorative element found at the top of a Gothic arch or similar structure.

How to Memorize "pinnacle"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a mountain peak or the top of a building. This is a 'pinnacle'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pinnacle' with the idea of reaching the highest point or achieving the greatest success.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Pinnacle: Peak In Nearest Climb And Lead'.

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