pinnacle — the highest point of development or achievement; the top or peak of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the highest point of development or achievement; the top or peak of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɪnɪkəl/
Example Sentences
- My cooking skills reached their pinnacle when I successfully made instant noodles without burning them.
- The company reached the pinnacle of innovation with their new smartphone.
- Standing at the pinnacle of the skyscraper, he felt like he was on top of the world.
pinnacle
NOUN[/ˈpɪnɪkəl/]
the highest point of development or achievement; the top or peak of something
Reaching the pinnacle, the climber plants a flag against the vast sky.
Pin aces the peak - reaching the pinnacle!
Rise above cynical doubt to reach clinical pinnacle!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'pinnaculum' meaning 'a small wing or battlement,' derived from 'pinna' meaning 'feather' or 'wing.' The word entered English through Old French and originally referred to the pointed top of a mountain or the highest point of a structure.
Breakdown
Latin 'pinna' (feather/wing) + Latin diminutive suffix '-aculum' (small) = pinnaculum → English 'pinnacle' (the highest point)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cooking skills reached their pinnacle when I successfully made instant noodles without burning them.”
“The company reached the pinnacle of innovation with their new smartphone.”
“Standing at the pinnacle of the skyscraper, he felt like he was on top of the world.”
“The pinnacle of my laziness was ordering food delivery while sitting in the restaurant's parking lot.”
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