apices
|a-pi-ces|
/ˈeɪpɪsiːz/
(apex)
highest point
Etymology
'apex' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'apex', where 'apex' meant 'summit, peak, tip'.
'apex' passed from Latin into Middle English (as 'apex' or variant spellings) and eventually became the modern English word 'apex'; the plural 'apices' reflects the original Latin plural formation.
Initially it meant 'summit or tip' in Latin, and over time it has retained that meaning in modern English as 'highest point' or 'tip'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 2
the highest points; summits or peaks of something (e.g., mountains, careers, processes).
The apices of the mountain range were visible above the clouds.
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Noun 3
the tips or pointed ends of something (for example leaves, horns, or architectural features).
The apices of the leaves were brown from frost.
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Last updated: 2025/09/17 13:38