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acme

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ac·me

noun \ˈak-mē\

Definition of ACME

: the highest point or stage; also : one that represents perfection of the thing expressed

Examples of ACME

  1. His fame was at its acme.
  2. <the acme of their basketball season was their hard-won victory over last year's state champs>

Origin of ACME

Greek akmē point, highest point — more at edge
First Known Use: 1620

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