apex | ||
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 |