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apex

The word “apex” has 2 syllables: a-pex

It's pronounced as /ˈeɪ.pɛks/

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In the thesaurus, “apex” has 63 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

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Synonyms for apex

Antonyms for apex

Meanings of apex

  • noun
    1. Conical priest cap.
    2. The highest or the greatest point of something.
    3. The moment of greatest success, expansion, etc.
    4. The topmost vertex of a cone or pyramid (in their conventional orientation).
    5. The "pointed" fine end of something.
    6. The end of a leaf, petal or similar organ opposed to the end where it is attached to its support; the tip.
    7. The point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun appears to move relative to nearby stars.
    8. The lowest point on a pendant drop of a liquid.
    9. The end or edge of a vein nearest the surface.
    10. A diacritic in Classical Latin that resembles and gave rise to the acute.
    11. A diacritic in Middle Vietnamese that indicates /ŋ͡m/.
    12. A sharp upward point formed by two strokes that meet at an acute angle, as in "W", uppercase "A", and closed-top "4", or by a tapered stroke, as in lowercase "t".
    13. The top of the food chain.

Example Sentences

  • The climbers finally reached the apex of the mountain.
  • At the apex of his career, he received international awards.
  • The triangle’s apex points directly upward.
  • The company is at the apex of technological innovation.
  • She stood at the apex of the staircase and looked down.

On this page you'll find 70 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to apex, such as: abyss, acme, apogee, barb, base, bloom, blossom.

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