apotheosis — the highest point in the development of something; culmination or climax
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the highest point in the development of something; culmination or climax
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈpɑːθiˌoʊsɪs/
Korean meaning: 최고조, 절정, 정점
Korean pronunciation: 어**파**씨오시스
Example Sentences
- His terrible cooking skills reached their apotheosis when he managed to burn water.
- The apotheosis of laziness: ordering food delivery while already in a restaurant.
- The symphony's final movement was the apotheosis of classical music.
apotheosis
NOUN//əˈpɑːθiˌoʊsɪs//
the highest point in the development of something; culmination or climax
The violinist's performance reaches its apotheosis with thunderous applause
From diagnosis through metamorphosis - the apotheosis of healing!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Ancient Greek 'apotheosis', derived from 'apotheoun' meaning 'to deify' or 'to make a god of'. It combines the prefix 'apo-' (away from) with 'theos' (god).
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📝Examples
“His terrible cooking skills reached their apotheosis when he managed to burn water.”
“The apotheosis of laziness: ordering food delivery while already in a restaurant.”
“The symphony's final movement was the apotheosis of classical music.”
“For many fans, winning the championship was the apotheosis of their team's journey.”
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