acme
UK: ˈækmi | US: ˈækmi
n. the highest point of achievement or excellence; peak
acme = acm<peak> + e<suffix>
- acm<peak>: From Greek akmē (highest point, zenith).
- e: A common noun suffix in Greek-derived words.
Etymology Origin:
The word acme comes directly from Greek akmē, meaning "the highest point" or "prime." It entered English in the 16th century, retaining its original sense of pinnacle or culmination. The term was famously used in the phrase "the acme of perfection," emphasizing an unsurpassable standard. Its concise form and vivid imagery make it a timeless descriptor for peaks of achievement.
Reaching the summit of Mount Everest is considered the acme of mountaineering.
Her latest novel represents the acme of her literary career.
The company strives to achieve the acme of customer satisfaction.
In ancient philosophy, happiness was often viewed as the acme of human life.
The athlete’s performance at the Olympics was the acme of his training.