Pinnacle

Pronunciation: /ˈpɪnəkl̩/

Definitions of pinnacle

noun the highest point or peak of something, especially a mountain or hill; a culmination or climax

Example Sentences

A1 The mountain climber reached the pinnacle of the peak.

A2 The singer's performance at the talent show was the pinnacle of her career so far.

B1 Winning the championship was the pinnacle of his athletic achievements.

B2 The artist's latest masterpiece was considered the pinnacle of modern art.

C1 Receiving the Nobel Prize was the pinnacle of her academic career.

C2 The company's successful IPO marked the pinnacle of their financial success.

Examples of pinnacle in a Sentence

formal Reaching the pinnacle of success in his career, he was promoted to CEO.

informal After years of hard work, she finally reached the pinnacle of her career.

slang Dude, that concert was at the pinnacle of awesomeness!

figurative The mountain peak stood as the pinnacle of nature's beauty.

Grammatical Forms of pinnacle

• past tense: pinnacled
• plural: pinnacles
• comparative: more pinnacle
• superlative: most pinnacle
• present tense: pinnacles
• future tense: will pinnacle
• perfect tense: have pinnacled
• continuous tense: is pinnacling
• singular: pinnacle
• positive degree: pinnacle
• infinitive: to pinnacle
• gerund: pinnacling
• participle: pinnacled

Origin and Evolution of pinnacle

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'pinnacle' originated from the Old French word 'pinacle' which came from the Latin word 'pinna' meaning 'peak or summit'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'pinnacle' has retained its meaning of the highest point or peak, but it has also come to symbolize the ultimate achievement or success in various contexts.