Apex
As a Noun
- The highest point or peak of something.
- The most successful or important stage of a process or achievement.
- (Anatomy) The pointed end of an organ or structure.
Word History
The word apex comes from the Latin apex, meaning “tip” or “summit.” It has been used in English since the 16th century to describe the highest or most important point of something.
Examples
- He reached the apex of his career with that promotion.
- The mountain’s apex was covered in snow.
- The apex of the heart points downward and to the left.
Synonyms
Peak, summit, pinnacle, climax, crest
Related Words
Top, height, zenith, acme
Antonyms
Base, bottom, lowest point, nadir
