acme
/ˈæk.mi/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: 2.89 in modern English
8
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A high point: the highest point of any range, the most developed stage of any process, or the culmination of any field or historical period.
noun
A paragon: a person or thing representing such a high point.
noun
noun
Alternative letter-case form of Acme, particularly as a threading format.
name
Alternative letter-case form of Acme, particularly as a generic company name.
Example Sentences
- "The Latin tong, euen whan it was, as the Grecians say, in ακμη, that is, at the hiest pitch of all perfitenesse."
- "Eum.: Our Loves what are they But howerly Sacrifices, only wanting The prease and tumult of Solemnity? If then i'th' heat and Achme of Devotion We drink a new fiame in, can it be ought But to increase the Worship?"
- "Ah, what a sight burst upon our astonished eyes as we gained its summit! It seemed the very acme of mountain glory in all the glories around us."
- "The moment when a certain power reaches the acme of its supremacy."
- "The few words of advice she gave him as to escaping political embarrassments, struck him as the acme of wisdom, and as indicating an interest in his well-being of the kindest description;..."
- "He must be one that can instruct your youth, And keep your acme in the state of truth"
Etymology
Word Breakdown
- Root: *h₂eḱ-
Usage
Inflected Forms
acmes (plural)
achma (alternative, obsolete)
acmè (alternative, obsolete)
akme (alternative, obsolete)
achme (alternative, obsolete)
Derived Forms
Phrases
acme nut
acme screw