noun
Acme
AK-mee
Acme (noun) means the highest point of achievement or development; the peak. Example: “The performance was the acme of her career.”
noun
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The highest point of achievement or development; the peak.
"The performance was the acme of her career."
How to use Acme
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe very top or best point of something.
Common mistake
People sometimes think "Acme" (as a joke company name) is an acronym — it isn't; it just means "peak" or "the best."
Common pairings
the acme of perfection
reach the acme
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Etymology
From the Ancient Greek word akme, meaning "point" or "peak." The word later became a popular generic company name, most famously in Looney Tunes cartoons.
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What does “Acme” mean?
The word “Acme” means the highest point of achievement or development; the peak. In plain terms, the very top or best point of something.
How do you pronounce “Acme”?
“Acme” is pronounced AK-mee (/ˈækmi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Acme” in a sentence?
Here is “Acme” used in a sentence: “The performance was the acme of her career.”
What part of speech is “Acme”?
“Acme” is a noun.
Where does the word “Acme” come from?
The word “Acme” comes from Ancient Greek. From the Ancient Greek word akme, meaning "point" or "peak." The word later became a popular generic company name, most famously in Looney Tunes cartoons.
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