summit
the highest point or part, as of a hill, a line of travel, or any object; top; apex.
the highest point of attainment or aspiration: the summit of one's ambition.
the highest state or degree.
the highest level of diplomatic or other governmental officials: a meeting at the summit.
of or relating to a summit meeting: summit talks.
to take part in a summit meeting.
to reach a summit: summited after a 14-hour climb.
to reach the summit of.
Origin of summit
1Other words for summit
Opposites for summit
Other words from summit
- sum·mit·al, adjective
- sum·mit·less, adjective
- min·i·sum·mit, noun
- pre·sum·mit, adjective, noun
Other definitions for Summit (2 of 2)
a city in NE New Jersey.
a city in NE Illinois.
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British Dictionary definitions for summit
/ (ˈsʌmɪt) /
the highest point or part, esp of a mountain or line of communication; top
the highest possible degree or state; peak or climax: the summit of ambition
the highest level, importance, or rank: a meeting at the summit
a meeting of chiefs of governments or other high officials
(as modifier): a summit conference
Origin of summit
1Derived forms of summit
- summital, adjective
- summitless, adjective
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