apex
The highest or the greatest part of something, especially forming a point.
Other meanings
The highest point in a plane or solid figure, relative to a base line or plane.
The pointed fine end of something.
Synonyms
- peak
Related words
- apexcardiogram
- apexcardiography
- apexification
- periapex
- apex predator
- apex court
- base over apex
- apexed
- antapex
- subapex
- apex fallacy
- orbital apex syndrome
Example sentences
Where this comes from
This definition is adapted from “apex” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; example sentences are from Tatoeba, credited to their authors above; related-word lists use Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0, based on Princeton WordNet), published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.