English Dictionary

apex

/ˈeɪ.pɛks/

noun

(geometry) The highest point in a plane or solid figure, relative to a base line or plane. / (chiefly anatomy) The pointed fine end of something.

The apex of the mountain offers breathtaking views.

意味（1）

(geometry) The highest point in a plane or solid figure, relative to a base line or plane.

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(chiefly anatomy) The pointed fine end of something.

意味（3）

(botany) The end of a leaf, petal or similar organ opposed to the end where it is attached to its support.

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(botany) The growing point of a shoot.

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(astronomy) The point on the celestial sphere toward which the Sun appears to move relative to nearby stars.

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(physics) The lowest point on a pendant drop of a liquid.

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(mining, US) The end or edge of a vein nearest the surface.

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意味（9）

(figuratively) The moment of greatest success, expansion, etc.

the apex of civilization

意味（10）

(attributive, ecology) The top of the food chain.

意味（11）

A conical priest cap.