Meaning & Definition of word "Pinnacle"
Pinnacle
/ˈpɪnɪkəl/
noun:
- 1. A high, pointed piece of rock or a peak; the highest point of something.
- Example: Reaching the pinnacle of the mountain was the highlight of her climbing experience.
- 2. The most successful point; the culmination.
- Example: Winning the championship was the pinnacle of his career.
- 3. A project or structure that is at the highest point in design or success.
- Example: 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 of pinnacle
Meaning: Top-notch
● Example Sentence: That new restaurant is pinnacle for fine dining.
Meaning: The best of the best
● Example Sentence: Her performance was pinnacle compared to the others.