Definition of "apex"
- noun
The highest point of something.
The moment of greatest success, expansion, etc.
The topmost vertex of a cone or pyramid (in their conventional orientation).
The pointed end of something.
The end of a leaf, petal or similar organ opposed to the end where it is attached to its support; the tip.
The point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun appears to move relative to nearby stars.
The lowest point on a pendant drop of a liquid.
The end or edge of a vein nearest the surface.
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