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"Apex" vs. "culmination": words at the top

Reviewed and edited by Lloyd Cooper 07/05/2025, 04:53
English.me team member
Apex and culmination. What's the difference?

What is similar?

Both "apex" and "culmination" refer to the highest point or peak of something, often representing a climax or the most successful point in a process or series.

What is different?

"Apex" is often used more literally or physically to describe a peak or topmost point, such as the apex of a mountain. "Culmination" usually refers to the highest or most decisive point in a process, event, or period, emphasizing the result of development or effort rather than a physical peak.

Which one is more common?

Internet search results for apex) and culmination

Examples of usage

Apex
  • The apex of the mountain was covered in snow.
  • Winning the gold medal was the apex of her athletic career.
  • At the apex of the triangle, a star was drawn.
Culmination
  • The concert was the culmination of months of planning.
  • His promotion was the culmination of years of hard work.
  • The movie reached its culmination with an unexpected twist.

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