apexes
|a/pex/es|
/ˈeɪ.pɛks.ɪz/
(apex)
highest point
Etymology
'apex' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'apex', where it meant 'summit' or 'peak'.
'apex' has remained largely unchanged from its Latin origins, maintaining its meaning of 'summit' or 'peak'.
Initially, it meant 'summit' or 'peak', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the highest point or top of something, especially of a mountain or a structure.
The climbers reached the apex of the mountain after a grueling ascent.
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Noun 2
the most successful part of something, especially in terms of achievement or development.
The company was at the apex of its success during the 1990s.
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