Apex

Apex

The upper junction point in oblique character stems, the meeting of which is less than perpendicular, as in letters A / M / N / W. See font, type, typeface, typography.

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Biology; Anatomy

A narrowed or pointed end of an anatomical structure.

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The common point on the axis of a bearing where angular lines of each of the various tapered roller surfaces meet.

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Natural environment; Coral reefs

The tip, top, point, or angular summit of anything.

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Printing & publishing; Publishing

The upper junction point in oblique character stems, the meeting of which is less than perpendicular, as in letters A / M / N / W. See font, type, typeface, typography.

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Education; SAT vocabulary

The highest point, as of a mountain.

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The highest point of a figure or object. The vertex of a triangle is an apex.

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