Word: Apex
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late 16th century (denoting part of a headdress worn by priests in ancient Rome): from Latin, ‘peak, tip’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈeɪpɛks
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the top or highest part of something, especially one forming a point
Short Definition:highest part
Examples:- the apex of the roof
- the central bank is at the apex of the financial system
Definition:
the highest point of achievement; a climax
Short Definition:climax
Examples:- the apex of his career was in 1966 when he hoisted aloft the World Cup for England
Definition:
the point in turning a corner when the vehicle is closest to the edge of the track.
Short Definition:point in turning corner
Word: Apex
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈeɪpɛks
Dialects: British English
Definition:
reach a high point or climax
Short Definition:reach high point or climax
Examples:- melodic lines build up to the chorus and it apexes at the solo
Definition:
turn (a corner) very close to the edge of the track
Short Definition:turn corner
Examples:- he understands when to apex a corner
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