apex

• Nom désignant le point le plus haut, le sommet ou le point culminant de quelque chose, comme une montagne, une structure ou une notion abstraite telle que le succès ou l'accomplissement.

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.

   Sommet (point le plus haut)

   • 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.

   Synonymesacmeclimaxcrestcrownculminationheightpeakpinnaclesummittopvertexzenith

   Antonymesbasebottomfootnadir

2. Climax or culminationB2formal

   The highest point of achievement, development, or success.

   Apogée (sens figuré)

   • 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.

   Synonymesacmeclimaxculminationheightpeakpinnaclesummitzenith

   Antonymesbasebottomnadirtrough

3. Anatomical termC1formalmedical

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

   Apex anatomique

   • 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.

   Synonymesendextremitypointtipvertex