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   acme

   /ˈakmi/

   noun

   • 1. the point at which something is at its best or most highly developed: "physics is the acme of scientific knowledge"

   Word Origin late 16th century: from Greek akmē ‘highest point’. Until the 18th century it was often consciously used as a Greek word and written in Greek letters.

   Scrabble Points: 8

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   The meaning of ACME is the highest point or stage; also : something or someone that represents perfection of the thing expressed. How to use acme in a sentence. Did you know?

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   THE ACME definition: 1. the best or most perfect thing that can exist or be achieved: 2. the best or most perfect thing…. Learn more.

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   Acme definition: the highest point; summit; peak. See examples of ACME used in a sentence.

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   THE ACME meaning: 1. the best or most perfect thing that can exist or be achieved: 2. the best or most perfect thing…. Learn more.

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   Definition of acme noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   noun. the highest point; summit; peak. The empire was at the acme of its power. Most material © 2005, 1997, 1991 by Penguin Random House LLC.

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   When something is at the very peak of perfection, reach for this noun from Greek: acme. A brilliant violinist might reach the acme of her career, but eventually she might become unstrung.