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noun
- 1. the top or highest part of something, especially one forming a point: "the apex of the roof" Similar Opposite
- 2. the highest point of achievement; a climax: "the apex of his career was in 1966 when he hoisted aloft the World Cup for England" Similar Opposite
verb
- 1. reach a high point or climax: "melodic lines build up to the chorus and it apexes at the solo"
- 2. turn (a corner) very close to the edge of the track: "he understands when to apex a corner"
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APEX definition: 1. the highest point or top of a shape or object: 2. the highest point or most successful part of…. Learn more.
1. a. : the uppermost point : vertex. the apex of a mountain. b. : the narrowed or pointed end : tip. the apex of the tongue. 2. : the highest or culminating point. the apex of his career. 3. : the point of sharpest curvature in a path (such as that followed by a turning vehicle) a driver hitting the apex as he races around a corner.
Apex can mean the highest point in a literal sense, like climbing to the apex of the Eiffel Tower for a fabulous view of Paris. It also can be used to mean the highest point in a figurative sense.
An Apex or an Apex ticket is a ticket for a journey by air or rail which costs less than the standard ticket, but which you have to book a specified period in advance.
APEX meaning: 1. the highest point or top of a shape or object: 2. the highest point or most successful part of…. Learn more.
Apex definition: the tip, point, or vertex; summit.. See examples of APEX used in a sentence.
n. pl. a·pex·es or a·pi·ces (ā′pĭ-sēz′, ăp′ĭ-) 1. a. The highest point of a structure, object, or geometric figure: the apex of a hill; the apex of a triangle. b. The usually pointed end of an object; the tip: the apex of a leaf. 2. a. The highest level or degree that is attained, as in a hierarchy.
Definition of apex noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
apex. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English a‧pex /ˈeɪpeks/ noun [ countable] 1 technical the top or highest part of something pointed or curved the apex of the roof the apex of a pyramid 2 formal the most important position in an organization or society The king was at the apex of society. 3 formal the most successful part of ...
apex noun [ C ] uk/ˈeɪpeks/us the highest part of a shape: the apex of a pyramid