pinnacle
|pin/a/cle|
B2
/ˈpɪnəkəl/
highest point
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pinnacle' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'pinnaculum,' where 'pinna' meant 'wing' or 'battlement.'
Historical Evolution
'pinnaculum' transformed into the Old French word 'pinacle,' and eventually became the modern English word 'pinnacle.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a small wing or battlement,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the highest point.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the highest point or level, especially of fame, success, or achievement.
Reaching the pinnacle of his career, he was awarded the Nobel Prize.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35