apex

 
Pronunciation: /ˈeɪpɛks/

noun (plural apexes or apices /ˈeɪpɪsiːz/)

  • 1the top or highest part of something, especially one forming a point: the apex of the roof figurative the central bank is at the apex of the financial system
  • Geometry the highest point in a plane or solid figure, relative to a base line or plane.
  • Botany the growing point of a shoot.
  • 2the highest point of achievement; a climax: the apex of his career was in 1966 when he hoisted aloft the World Cup for England
  • 3 Motor Racing the point in turning a corner when the vehicle is closest to the edge of the track.

verb

  • 1 [no object] reach a high point or climax: melodic lines build up to the chorus and it apexes at the solo
  • 2 [with object] Motor Racing turn (a corner) very close to the edge of the track: he understands when to apex a corner

Origin:

early 17th century: from Latin, 'peak, tip'