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pɛks 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; < Latin
1595–1605; < Latin
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apex (ˈeɪpɛks) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl apexes, apices | |
| 1. | the highest point; vertex |
| 2. | the pointed end or tip of something |
| 3. | a pinnacle or high point, as of a career, etc |
| 4. | astronomy Also called: solar apex the point on the celestial sphere, lying in the constellation Hercules, towards which the sun appears to move at a velocity of 20 kilometres per second relative to the nearest stars |
| [C17: from Latin: point] | |
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| 2. | (in Britain) Association of Professional, Executive, Clerical, and Computer Staff |
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apex
c.1600, 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.
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Medical Dictionary
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.
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Science Dictionary
| apex (ā'pěks) Pronunciation Key
The highest point, especially the vertex of a triangle, cone, or pyramid. |
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Abbreviations & Acronyms
| APEX Arctic Polynya Experiment |
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