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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.]
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
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]
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 |
apex
noun
1. culmination, top, crown, height, climax, highest point, zenith, apogee, acme At the apex of the party was the central committee.
culmination bottom, depths, nadir, lowest point, rock bottom
culmination bottom, depths, nadir, lowest point, rock bottom
apex
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apex
(ˈeipeks) noun the highest point or tip (of something). the apex of a triangle; the apex of a person's career.
a·pex
n. apex.
1. ápice, extremo superior o punta de un órgano;
2. extremidad puntiaguda de una estructura.