apex (n.)

  1. the highest point (of something); at the peak of the pyramid

    [ Syn: vertex , peak , acme ]

  2. the point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to be moving relative to the fixed stars

    [ Syn: solar apex , apex of the suns way ]

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