Word a Day
apex
What does apex mean?
apex (noun): the highest or the greatest part of something, especially forming a point.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce apex?
/ˈeɪˌpɛks/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does apex come from?
Borrowed from Latin apex (“point, tip, summit”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of apex?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “apex” mean?
the highest or the greatest part of something, especially forming a point
Right! That's what “apex” means.
the character of a sound, especially the timbre of an instrument or voice
Not quite: that's what tone means.
permission to enter, or the entrance itself; admittance; entrance; access
Not quite: that's what admission means.
a marked change in appearance or character, especially one for the better
Not quite: that's what transformation means.
Which word is closest in meaning to “apex”?
number
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vertex
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school
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season
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