acme — meaning in English
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English meaning
- Acme noun The highest point of achievement or development; the peak.
- cusp noun A critical point where something is about to change or begin.
- paroxysm noun A period (especially one of several recurring periods) during the course of an illness when symptoms worsen; a sudden attack of a disease symptom, such as a bout of coughing or a seizure.
Senses
acme is used for these senses in English:
- acme A high point: the highest point of any range, the most developed stage of any process, or the culmination of any field or historical period. [c. 1610]
- cusp (figuratively) An important moment when a decision is made that will determine future events.
- paroxysm (countable, medicine) A period (especially one of several recurring periods) during the course of an illness when symptoms worsen; a sudden attack of a disease symptom, such as a bout of coughing or a seizure.
cusp — full definition
- noun A critical point where something is about to change or begin.
- noun A sharp or pointed tip, including the pointed part of a tooth.