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apogee

nounmasculineformal/ɐpuˈʒew/medium

a·po·geu

Definition

Highest point or culmination; peak.
The artist reached the apogee of his career at forty.
The apogee of the Roman Empire is studied by historians.

Etymology

Do grego 'apogaion', 'ponto mais afastado da Terra'.

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