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    Pinnacle

    /ˈpɪnɪkəl/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A high, pointed piece of rock or a peak; the highest point of something.
    Reaching the pinnacle of the mountain was the highlight of her climbing experience.
    The most successful point; the culmination.
    Winning the championship was the pinnacle of his career.
    A project or structure that is at the highest point in design or success.
    The new skyscraper is considered the pinnacle of modern architecture.

    Etymology

    Middle English, from Latin 'pinnaculum', diminutive of 'pinna', meaning 'wing, feather, or fin'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pinnacle of success
    The highest level of achievement or accomplishment.
    reach the pinnacle
    To achieve the highest level of something.

    Related Words

    vertex
    The highest point; the top.
    culmination
    The highest or climactic point of something.
    spire
    A tapering conical or pyramidal structure on the top of a building.
    peak
    The pointed top of a mountain.

    Slang Meanings

    Top-notch
    That new restaurant is pinnacle for fine dining.
    The best of the best
    Her performance was pinnacle compared to the others.