acme

The definition of an acme is the apex or highest point of achievement.

(noun)

An example of acme would be the top of a mountain.

See acme in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the highest point; point of culmination; peak

Origin: Gr akmē, a point, top, age of maturity < IE base *a-: see acid

See acme in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The highest point, as of achievement or development: reached the acme of her career. See Synonyms at summit.

Origin:

Origin: Greek akmē; see ak- in Indo-European roots

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