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apex noun

  /ˈeɪ.pɛks/
  • (botany) The end of a leaf, petal or similar organ opposed to the end where it is attached to its support.
  • (chiefly, anatomy) The pointed fine end of something.
 punt, spits
  • (geometry) The highest point in a plane or solid figure, relative to a base line or plane.
 punt, spits, top
  • The highest or the greatest part of something, especially forming a point.
 spits, top
  • (figuratively) The moment of greatest success, expansion, etc.
 top
apex predator
toproofdier
apex of a leaf
bladtop
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