Apex
/ˈeɪ.pɛks/noun
The top or highest part of something, especially one forming a point.
Did you know?In ancient Roman culture, the apex was not just a peak; it symbolized the pinnacle of divine connection, often used in rituals to reach higher realms.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*h₂eḱs-
“to sharpen or point”
Latin
Latin
apex
“tip, summit, peak; also refers to the highest point of a sacrifice or offering”
Old French
Old French
apex
“a high point, pinnacle (borrowed from Latin)”
14th Century
Middle English
apex
“the highest point or summit, adopted from Old French”
Modern English
English
apex
“the top or highest part, especially in a metaphorical sense of achievement or status.”