apex

  • 31apex — [ā′peks΄] n. pl. apexes or apices [ap′ə sēz΄, ā′pəsēz΄] [L, a point; prob. < apere, to fasten: see APT1] 1. the highest point; peak; vertex 2. the pointed end; tip 3. the highest point of interest, excitement, etc.; climax ☆ …

    English World dictionary

  • 32Apex — Cette page d’homonymie répertorie les différents sujets et articles partageant un même nom. Sur les autres projets Wikimedia : « Apex », sur le Wiktionnaire (dictionnaire universel) Le mot « apex » (au pluriel :… …

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  • 33APEX — /* */ Apex Cette page d’homonymie répertorie les différen …

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  • 34Apex — From the Latin meaning summit, the apex is the tip of a pyramidal or rounded structure, like the lung or the heart. The apex of the lung is indeed its tip, its rounded most superior portion. The apex of the heart is likewise its tip, but that is… …

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  • 35ápex — (Del lat. apex, cúspide.) ► sustantivo masculino 1 ASTRONOMÍA Punto de la esfera celeste en la constelación de Hércules, hacia el que se dirige en su movimiento el sistema solar. 2 BOTÁNICA Extremo del órgano de una planta. SINÓNIMO ápice * * *… …

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  • 36apex — a|pex [ˈeıpeks] n [Date: 1600 1700; : Lati] 1.) technical the top or highest part of something pointed or curved ▪ the apex of the roof ▪ the apex of a pyramid 2.) formal the most important position in an organization or society ▪ The king was at …

    Dictionary of contemporary English

  • 37Apex — also APEX N SING: usu N n An Apex or an Apex ticket is a ticket for a journey by air or rail which costs less than the standard ticket, but which you have to book a specified period in advance. The Apex fare is ₤195 return …

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  • 38apex — [[t]e͟ɪpeks[/t]] apexes 1) N SING: usu the N of n The apex of an organization or system is the highest and most important position in it. At the apex of the party was its central committee. Syn: top 2) N COUNT: usu sing, oft the N of n The apex… …

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  • 39apex — {{#}}{{LM A02914}}{{〓}} {{[}}apex{{]}} ‹a·pex› {{◆}}(pl. apex){{◇}} {{《}}▍ s.f.{{》}} → {{↑}}tarifa apex{{↓}}. {{★}}{{\}}PRONUNCIACIÓN:{{/}} [ápex] …

    Diccionario de uso del español actual con sinónimos y antónimos

  • 40apex — noun (plural apexes or apices) Etymology: Latin Date: 1601 1. a. the uppermost point ; vertex < the apex of a mountain > b. the narrowed or pointed end ; …

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