Apex

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪˌpɛks/

Definitions of apex

noun the highest point of achievement or success

Example Sentences

A1 The mountain climber reached the apex of the peak.

A2 The apex predator in the jungle is the lion.

B1 The company reached the apex of success with their latest product launch.

B2 The apex of the pyramid was decorated with intricate carvings.

C1 The apex of her career was when she became CEO of the company.

C2 The artist's work reached the apex of perfection with his latest masterpiece.

Examples of apex in a Sentence

formal The mountaineer finally reached the apex of the mountain after days of climbing.

informal I heard the new restaurant at the apex of the city has amazing views.

slang That party was at the apex last night, everyone was there.

figurative Reaching the apex of his career, he was now considered a top expert in the field.

Grammatical Forms of apex

• past tense: apexed
• plural: apexes
• comparative: more apex
• superlative: most apex
• present tense: apex
• future tense: will apex
• perfect tense: have apexed
• continuous tense: is apexing
• singular: apex
• positive degree: apex
• infinitive: to apex
• gerund: apexing
• participle: apexed

Origin and Evolution of apex

First Known Use: 1616 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'apex' originated from Latin, derived from the word 'apex' meaning 'summit' or 'peak'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of architecture to refer to the highest point of a structure, the term 'apex' has evolved to also represent the highest or culminating point of something, such as success or power.