Pinnacle: meaning, definitions and examples

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pinnacle

 

[ ˈpɪnəkl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mountain climbing

The pinnacle is the highest point of a mountain or rock formation.

Synonyms

crest, peak, summit

Examples of usage

  • Reaching the pinnacle of the mountain was a challenging but rewarding experience.
  • She gazed up at the pinnacle, marveling at its sheer height.
Context #2 | Noun

achievement

The pinnacle can also refer to the highest level of success or achievement in a particular field.

Synonyms

acme, apex, zenith

Examples of usage

  • Winning the championship was the pinnacle of his career.
  • Reaching the pinnacle of success requires determination and hard work.

Translations

Translations of the word "pinnacle" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ápice

🇮🇳 शिखर

🇩🇪 Gipfel

🇮🇩 puncak

🇺🇦 вершина

🇵🇱 szczyt

🇯🇵 頂点 (ちょうてん)

🇫🇷 apogée

🇪🇸 cima

🇹🇷 zirve

🇰🇷 정점 (jeongjeom)

🇸🇦 قمة

🇨🇿 vrchol

🇸🇰 vrchol

🇨🇳 顶点 (dǐngdiǎn)

🇸🇮 vrh

🇮🇸 hámark

🇰🇿 шың

🇬🇪 პიკი

🇦🇿 zirvə

🇲🇽 cima

Etymology

The word 'pinnacle' originated from the Old French word 'pinacle', which in turn came from the Late Latin 'pinaculum', meaning small wing, gable. The concept of a pinnacle as the highest point has been associated with achievement and mountain climbing, symbolizing reaching the peak or summit of something.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,384, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.