summit
UK: ˈsʌmɪt | US: ˈsʌmɪt
n. the highest point of a hill or mountain
n. a meeting or conference of high-level leaders
v. to reach the highest point of a mountain
summit = summ<highest> + it<noun suffix>
- summ (from Latin summus, meaning "highest")
- it (a noun-forming suffix, often derived from Latin -itus)
Etymology Origin:
The word "summit" traces back to the Latin summus, meaning "highest" or "topmost." It entered Middle English via Old French (sommet), originally referring to the peak of a mountain. Over time, it expanded metaphorically to describe high-level meetings, emphasizing the "peak" of authority or importance. The suffix -it helps nominalize the concept, solidifying its modern usage.
Climbers finally reached the summit of Mount Everest after weeks of effort.
World leaders gathered for an economic summit to discuss global trade.
The hiker’s goal was to summit all the major peaks in the Alps.
The view from the summit was breathtaking at sunrise.
The CEO’s speech at the business summit inspired many entrepreneurs.