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a⋅pex
[ey-peks] 
–noun, plural a⋅pex⋅es, a⋅pi⋅ces [ey-puh-seez, ap-uh-] .
[ey-puh-seez, ap-uh-] . | 1. | the tip, point, or vertex; summit. |
| 2. | climax; peak; acme: His election to the presidency was the apex of his career. |
| 3. | Astronomy. solar apex. |
Origin:
1595–1605; < L
1595–1605; < L
APEX
[ey-peks] | a type of international air fare offering reduced rates for extended stays that are booked in advance. |
Origin:
1970–75; A(dvance) P(urchase) Ex(cursion)
1970–75; A(dvance) P(urchase) Ex(cursion)
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| a·pex (ā'pěks) n. pl. a·pex·es or a·pi·ces (ā'pĭ-sēz', āp'ĭ-)
[Latin.] |
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Apex
A"pex\, n.; pl. E. Apexes; L. Apices. [L.]1. The tip, top, point, or angular summit of anything; as, the apex of a mountain, spire, or cone; the apex, or tip, of a leaf. 2. (Mining) The end or edge of a vein nearest the surface. [U.S.] Apex of the earth's motion (Astron.), that point of the heavens toward which the earth is moving in its orbit.
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Language Translation for : apex
Spanish:
ápice, cumbre,
German:
die Spitze,
Japanese:
頂点
apex
1601, from L. apex "summit, peak, tip" probably related to apere "to fasten, fix," hence "the tip of anything" (one of the meanings in L. was "small rod at the top of the flamen's cap"). Proper plural is apices.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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Main Entry: apex
Pronunciation: 'A-"peks
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural apex·es or api·ces /'A-p&-"sEz/
: a narrowed or pointed end of an anatomical structure: as a : the narrow somewhat conical upper part of a lung extending into the root b : the lower pointed end of the heart situated in humans opposite the space between the cartilages of the fifth and sixth ribs on the left side c : the extremity ofthe root of a tooth
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apex a·pex (ā'pěks)
n. pl. a·pex·es or a·pi·ces (ā'pĭ-sēz', āp'ĭ-)
The pointed end of a conical or pyramidal structure.
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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| apex (ā'pěks) Pronunciation Key
The highest point, especially the vertex of a triangle, cone, or pyramid. |
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| APEX Arctic Polynya Experiment |
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