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| 1. | [ noun ] the highest point (of something) | |
| Synonyms: | peak acme vertex | |
| Examples: | "at the peak of the pyramid" |
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| Related terms: | extreme_point crown roof_peak | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (astronomy) the point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to be moving relative to the fixed stars | |
| Synonyms: | apex_of_the_sun's_way solar_apex | |
| Related terms: | antapex celestial_point celestial_sphere | |
| Similar spelling: |
apse apace apiece APC appose apogee Apache appease Apus Apsu Apis |
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