Where does “acme” come from?
Acme comes from Ancient Greek ἀκμή, which derives from Proto-Indo-European h₂eḱ-, both terms referring to a sharp point or peak.
acme (English): The top or highest point; pinnacle; culmination;...
Definitions
- The top or highest point; pinnacle; culmination;...
Ancestry of “acme”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | ἀκμή | point, edge; the highest or culminating point of... |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂eḱ- | sharp |
Words derived from “acme”