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a·pex
(ā′pĕks)n. pl. a·pex·es or a·pi·ces (ā′pĭ-sēz′, ăp′ĭ-)
1.
a. The highest point of a structure, object, or geometric figure: the apex of a hill; the apex of a triangle.
b. The usually pointed end of an object; the tip: the apex of a leaf.
2.
a. The highest level or degree that is attained, as in a hierarchy. See Synonyms at summit.
b. The period of greatest achievement: won several Olympic medals at the apex of her career.
[Latin.]
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apex
(ˈeɪpɛks)n, pl apexes or apices (ˈæpɪˌsiːz; ˈeɪ-)
1. (Mathematics) the highest point; vertex
2. the pointed end or tip of something
3. a pinnacle or high point, as of a career, etc
4. (Astronomy) astronomy Also called: solar apex the point on the celestial sphere, lying in the constellation Hercules, towards which the sun appears to move at a velocity of 20 kilometres per second relative to the nearest stars
[C17: from Latin: point]
APEX
(ˈeɪpɛks)n acronym for
1. Advance Purchase Excursion: a reduced airline or long-distance rail fare that must be paid a specified number of days in advance
2. (Industrial Relations & HR Terms) (in Britain) Association of Professional, Executive, Clerical, and Computer Staff
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a•pex
(ˈeɪ pɛks)n., pl. a•pex•es, a•pi•ces (ˈeɪ pəˌsiz, ˈæp ə-)
1. the highest point; vertex; summit.
2. the tip or point: the apex of the tongue.
3. climax; peak: the apex of a career.
[1595–1605; < Latin]
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a·pex
(ā′pĕks) The highest point, especially the vertex of a triangle, cone, or pyramid.
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Noun | 1. | ![]() crown - the part of a hat (the vertex) that covers the crown of the head roof peak - the highest point of a roof |
2. | ![]() celestial point - a point in the heavens (on the celestial sphere) celestial sphere, empyrean, firmament, heavens, vault of heaven, welkin, sphere - the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected antapex - the point opposite in direction from the solar apex; the point the solar system is moving away from |
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apex
noun
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apex
noun2. The highest point or state:
acme, apogee, climax, crest, crown, culmination, height, meridian, peak, pinnacle, summit, top, zenith.
Informal: payoff.
Medicine: fastigium.
3. A sharp or tapered end:
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Translations
ذروةرأس
špicevrchol
højdepunktspidstop
huippu
toppur
galotnevirsotne
APEX
[ˈeɪpeks] N ABBR1. (Brit) =Association of Professional, Executive, Clerical and Computer Staff
apex
[ˈeɪpeks] N (apexes, apices (pl)) [ˈeɪpɪsiːz]1. (Math) → vértice m
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Apex
APEX [ˈeɪpɛks] (=advance purchase excursion) n → APEX m
modif [fare, return, ticket] → APEX inv
apex
[ˈeɪpɛks] n [building] → sommet m
(fig) → point m culminant
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APEX
[ˈeɪpɛks] n abbra. (Brit) =Association of Professional, Executive, Clerical and Computer Staff associazione dei professionisti, dirigenti, impiegati ed informatici
b. (Aer) =advance purchase excursion → APEX m inv
apex
[ˈeɪpɛks] n (Geom) → vertice m (fig) → vertice m, apice mCollins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
apex
(ˈeipeks) noun the highest point or tip (of something). the apex of a triangle; the apex of a person's career.
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a·pex
n. apex.
1. ápice, extremo superior o punta de un órgano;
2. extremidad puntiaguda de una estructura.
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