apex

noun
UK: /ˈeɪ.peks/
US: /ˈeɪ.peks/

  1. The highest point of something.

    1. The apex of the mountain is covered in snow. [ ] [ ]
    2. Reaching the apex of his career, he felt a sense of accomplishment. [ ] [ ]

  2. The most successful part or time; the culmination.

    1. This film marks the apex of his directing career. [ ] [ ]
    2. The 1990s were the apex of their musical popularity worldwide. [ ] [ ]

  3. The point on a geometric shape that is farthest from its base.

    1. The apex of the triangle points upwards. [ ] [ ]
    2. Calculate the angle at the apex of the cone for this project. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

peak summit zenith climax culmination acme
apex intransitive-verb

  1. To reach the highest point or climax of something.

    1. The plant will apex in late summer. [ ] [ ]
    2. His performance apexed during the final act of the play, captivating everyone. [ ] [ ]
apex transitive-verb

  1. To bring something to its highest point or climax.

    1. He apexed his skills during the competition. [ ] [ ]
    2. The coach apexed the team's training regimen just before the championships. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "apex" in English means: The highest point of something., The most successful part or time; the culmination., The point on a geometric shape that is farthest from its base..

The phonetic transcription of "apex" is /ˈeɪ.peks/ in British English and /ˈeɪ.peks/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "apex": peak, summit, zenith, climax, culmination, acme.

Example usage of "apex": "The apex of the mountain is covered in snow.". More examples on the page.