Meaning
peak, height, apex
- the highest point or culminating phase of success, power, or development
- the tip or summit of a physical structure or object
In a sentence
All'apice della carriera decise di ritirarsi a vita privata.
At the height of his career, he decided to retire to private life.
L'impero raggiunse il suo apice durante il secondo secolo.
The empire reached its peak during the second century.
La tensione tra i due paesi è ormai all'apice.
Tension between the two countries is now at its peak.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| apice | masculine · singular |
| apici | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used in the phrase 'all'apice di' to mean 'at the peak of' (career, success, fame).