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ápice — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • apex noun The highest point of something, especially where it comes to a point; the peak or pinnacle.
  • apotheosis noun The fact or action of becoming or making into a god; deification.
  • height noun The measurement of how tall something or someone is, from base to top.
  • prime adj Of the highest quality or importance; excellent.
  • spire noun A tall, tapering structure that rises to a point, especially on top of a church tower.

Senses

ápice is used for these senses in English:

  • apex The highest or the greatest part of something, especially forming a point.
  • apotheosis The best moment or highest point in the development of something, for example of a life or career; the apex, culmination, or climax (of a development).
  • golden years (idiomatic) The period during which someone or something flourishes.
  • spire The top, or uppermost point, of anything; the summit. [from 17th c.]

apotheosis — full definition

  1. noun The fact or action of becoming or making into a god; deification.
  2. noun Glorification, exaltation; crediting someone or something with extraordinary power or status.
  3. noun A glorified example or ideal; the apex or pinnacle (of a concept or belief).
  4. noun The best moment or highest point in the development of something, for example of a life or career; the apex, culmination, or climax (of a development).

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