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   acme

   /ˈakmi/

   noun

   • 1. the point at which something is at its best or most highly developed: "physics is the acme of scientific knowledge"

   Word Origin late 16th century: from Greek akmē ‘highest point’. Until the 18th century it was often consciously used as a Greek word and written in Greek letters.

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   The meaning of ACME is the highest point or stage; also : something or someone that represents perfection of the thing expressed. How to use acme in a sentence. Did you know?

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTHE ACME | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   THE ACME definition: 1. the best or most perfect thing that can exist or be achieved: 2. the best or most perfect thing…. Learn more.

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   Acme definition: the highest point; summit; peak. See examples of ACME used in a sentence.

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   The culminating point, as of achievement or excellence; summit; peak.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

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   THE ACME meaning: 1. the best or most perfect thing that can exist or be achieved: 2. the best or most perfect thing…. Learn more.

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   Define acme. acme synonyms, acme pronunciation, acme translation, English dictionary definition of acme. n. The highest point, as of achievement or development: reached the acme of her career. See Synonyms at summit.

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   The highest point or peak of something, often used to describe the pinnacle of achievement, excellence, or quality in a particular field or endeavor. "The film represents the acme of the director’s creativity and artistic vision." Detailed meaning of acme.

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   noun. The highest point, as of achievement or development. Reached the acme of her career. American Heritage. The highest point; point of culmination; peak. Webster's New World. The top or highest point; pinnacle; culmination. Wiktionary. (medicine) The crisis or height of a disease.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishacme noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    Definition of acme noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    noun. the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development. “his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty”. “the artist's gifts are at their acme ”. synonyms: elevation, height, meridian, peak, pinnacle, summit, superlative, tiptop, top, zenith. see more see less.