Apex — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈā-ˌpeks/

Meaning & Definition of Apex

Apex (noun)

  1. the uppermost point, vertex
  2. the narrowed or pointed end, tip
  3. the highest or culminating point

Apex (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the highest part or point

    "she reached the apex of fame, only to find it wasn't what she expected"

    similar: acme, apogee, capstone, climax, crescendo, crest, crown, culmination, head, height, high noon, high-water mark, meridian, ne plus ultra, noon, noontime, peak, pinnacle, sum, summit, tip-top, top, zenith
    related: bloom, blossom, flood tide, flower, glory, heyday, prime, cap, ceiling, roof, extreme, extremity, tip, vertex, high, highlight, highspot
    opposite: bottom, nadir, rock bottom
    near: abyss, base, foot, minimum

  2. the last and usually sharp or tapering part of something long and narrow

    "the apex of the spear"

    similar: cusp, end, nib, nose, pike, point, tip
    related: pinpoint, prong, tine, barb, jag, prickle, snag, spike, sticker

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Apex

The most common words with a similar meaning to Apex:

acme, apogee, capstone, climax, crescendo, crest, crown, culmination, head, height, high noon, high-water mark, meridian, ne plus ultra, noon, noontime, peak, pinnacle, sum, summit, tip-top, top, zenith, cusp, end, nib, nose, pike, point, tip

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Apex

Words with the opposite meaning of Apex:

bottom, nadir, rock bottom

Related Words for Apex

bloom, blossom, flood tide, flower, glory, heyday, prime, cap, ceiling, roof, extreme, extremity, vertex, high, highlight, highspot, pinpoint, prong, tine, barb, jag, prickle, snag, spike, sticker

Near Antonyms of Apex

abyss, base, foot, minimum

Word Forms of Apex

Inflections: apexes, apices

Origin & Etymology of Apex

Latin

First known use: 1590

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Apex

Frequently Asked Questions about Apex

What does "Apex" mean?

"Apex" means the uppermost point, vertex. As a noun, it is defined as: the uppermost point, vertex. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Apex"?

Other words for "Apex" include acme, apogee, capstone, climax, crescendo, crest, crown and culmination. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Apex" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Apex"?

There are 55 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Apex". Common alternatives include acme, apogee, capstone, climax, crescendo, crest, crown, culmination, head and height.

What is the opposite of "Apex"?

Antonyms of "Apex" include bottom, nadir and rock bottom. Near antonyms include abyss, base, foot and minimum.

How do you use "Apex" in a sentence?

Examples of "Apex" in a sentence: "she reached the apex of fame, only to find it wasn't what she expected"; "the apex of the spear".

Is "Apex" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Apex" is a noun.

Is "Apex" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Apex" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Apex"?

"Apex" is pronounced /ˈā-ˌpeks/.