apex

• Существительное, обозначающее самую высокую точку, вершину или кульминацию чего-либо, например горы, сооружения или абстрактного понятия, такого как успех или достижение.

A noun referring to the highest point, peak, or culmination of something, such as a mountain, a structure, or an abstract concept like success or achievement.

1. Highest point or peakB2formal

   The top or highest part of something, especially a mountain or structure.

   Вершина

   • The climbers finally reached the apex of the mountain.
   • The apex of the pyramid is visible from miles away.
   • The building's apex was decorated with a golden statue.

   Synonymsacmeclimaxcrestcrownculminationheightpeakpinnaclesummittopvertexzenith

   Antonymsbasebottomfootnadir

2. Climax or culminationB2formal

   The highest point of achievement, development, or success.

   Вершина

   • Winning the championship was the apex of his career.
   • The company reached its apex in the 1990s.
   • Her performance was the apex of the entire show.

   Synonymsacmeclimaxculminationheightpeakpinnaclesummitzenith

   Antonymsbasebottomnadirtrough

3. Anatomical termC1formalmedical

   The tip or pointed end of an organ or structure in the body.

   Верхушка

   • The apex of the heart is located near the left lung.
   • The dentist examined the apex of the tooth root.
   • The apex of the lung is the uppermost part.

   Synonymsendextremitypointtipvertex