apex — the highest point or peak of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the highest point or peak of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈeɪpeks/
Example Sentences
- The CEO thought he was at the apex of success, but then his company's stock crashed harder than a teenager's first driving lesson.
- Lions are apex predators in the African savanna.
- The pyramid's apex was decorated with gold that sparkled like my student's hope before final exams.
apex
NOUN[/ˈeɪpeks/]
the highest point or peak of something
The climber reaches the apex of the mountain at sunrise.
A+ pecs at the peak - that's the apex!
At the apex, the shield reflects light and protects!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'apex' meaning 'peak' or 'summit', possibly related to the root meaning 'to fasten' or 'point', referring to the pointed tip or highest point of something.
Breakdown
apex (Latin noun) = a-pex, where 'ap-' relates to 'at/to' and '-pex' relates to 'point/peak' = apex (the highest point)
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📝Examples
“The CEO thought he was at the apex of success, but then his company's stock crashed harder than a teenager's first driving lesson.”
“Lions are apex predators in the African savanna.”
“The pyramid's apex was decorated with gold that sparkled like my student's hope before final exams.”
“She reached the apex of her athletic performance during the Olympics.”
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