Apex: meaning, definitions and examples

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apex

 

[ ˈeɪˌpɛks ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

video games

The highest point; peak. In video games, it refers to the top skill level or rank in competitive gameplay.

Synonyms

peak, pinnacle, summit

Examples of usage

  • He reached the apex of his gaming career by winning the championship.
  • Only the best players can reach the apex rank in this game.
Context #2 | Noun

science

The top or highest part of something. In science, it can refer to the tip of a structure or the highest point of a trajectory.

Synonyms

peak, summit, zenith

Examples of usage

  • The rocket reached its apex before beginning its descent.
  • The apex predator in this ecosystem is the lion.

Translations

Translations of the word "apex" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ápice

🇮🇳 शिखर

🇩🇪 Gipfel

🇮🇩 puncak

🇺🇦 апекс

🇵🇱 szczyt

🇯🇵 頂点 (ちょうてん)

🇫🇷 apex

🇪🇸 ápice

🇹🇷 zirve

🇰🇷 정점 (jeongjeom)

🇸🇦 قمة

🇨🇿 vrchol

🇸🇰 vrchol

🇨🇳 顶点 (dǐngdiǎn)

🇸🇮 vrh

🇮🇸 tindur

🇰🇿 шың

🇬🇪 პიკი

🇦🇿 zirvə

🇲🇽 ápice

Etymology

The word 'apex' comes from Latin, where it originally meant the tip or summit of something. It has been used in English since the 16th century to refer to the highest point or peak of something, both literally and metaphorically. In modern usage, 'apex' is often associated with video games to describe the highest skill level or rank.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,700 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.