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Acme

//ˈæk.mi//

Definitions

1
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.
The Latin tong, euen whan it was, as the Grecians say, in ακμη, that is, at the hiest pitch of all perfitenesse.
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2
Alternative letter-case form of Acme, particularly as a threading format.
3
A 29° trapezoidal threading used for various fittings and adapters.

name

1
Alternative letter-case form of Acme, particularly as a generic company name.
2
A generic or monopoly company.
Henry knew better than to alienate one of the Acme secretaries.

Word Origin

Directly borrowed from Ancient Greek ἀκμή (akmḗ, “point, high point”).

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//ˈæk.mi//

1
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.
The Latin tong, euen whan it was, as the Grecians say, in ακμη, that is, at the hiest pitch of all perfitenesse.
Similar
acme apex zenith
2
Alternative letter-case form of Acme, particularly as a threading format.
3
A 29° trapezoidal threading used for various fittings and adapters.

name

1
Alternative letter-case form of Acme, particularly as a generic company name.
2
A generic or monopoly company.
Henry knew better than to alienate one of the Acme secretaries.

Word Origin

Directly borrowed from Ancient Greek ἀκμή (akmḗ, “point, high point”).

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