apex

[ ey-peks ]
/ ˈeɪ pɛks /

noun, plural a·pex·es, a·pi·ces [ey-puh-seez, ap-uh-] /ˈeɪ pəˌsiz, ˈæp ə-/.

the tip, point, or vertex; summit.
climax; peak; acme: His election to the presidency was the apex of his career.
Astronomy. solar apex.

Origin of apex

Borrowed into English from Latin around 1595–1605

Definition for apex (2 of 2)

APEX
[ ey-peks ]
/ ˈeɪ pɛks /

a type of international air fare offering reduced rates for extended stays that are booked in advance.

Origin of APEX

1970–75; A(dvance) P(urchase) Ex(cursion)

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British Dictionary definitions for apex (1 of 2)

apex
/ (ˈeɪpɛks) /

noun plural apexes or apices (ˈæpɪˌsiːz, ˈeɪ-)

the highest point; vertex
the pointed end or tip of something
a pinnacle or high point, as of a career, etc
Also called: solar apex astronomy 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

Word Origin for apex

C17: from Latin: point

British Dictionary definitions for apex (2 of 2)

APEX
/ (ˈeɪpɛks) /

n acronym for

Advance Purchase Excursion: a reduced airline or long-distance rail fare that must be paid a specified number of days in advance
(in Britain) Association of Professional, Executive, Clerical, and Computer Staff

Medical definitions for apex

apex
[ āpĕks ]

n. pl. a•pex•es

The pointed end of a conical or pyramidal structure.

Scientific definitions for apex

apex
[ āpĕks ]

The highest point, especially the vertex of a triangle, cone, or pyramid.