First Known Use: 15th century
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1summit
noun sum·mit \ˈsə-mət\
: the highest point of a mountain : the top of a mountain
: the highest level
: a meeting or series of meetings between the leaders of two or more governments
Full Definition of SUMMIT
2
: the topmost level attainable <the summit of human fame>
3
a : the highest level of officials; especially : the diplomatic level of heads of government b : a conference of highest-level officials (as heads of government) <an economic summit>
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Origin of SUMMIT
Middle English somete, from Anglo-French sumet, diminutive of sum top, from Latin summum, neuter of summus highest — more at sum
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Synonym Discussion of SUMMIT
summit, peak, pinnacle, climax, apex, acme, culmination mean the highest point attained or attainable. summit implies the topmost level attainable <at the summit of the Victorian social scene>. peak suggests the highest among other high points <an artist working at the peak of her powers>. pinnacle suggests a dizzying and often insecure height <the pinnacle of worldly success>. climax implies the highest point in an ascending series <the war was the climax to a series of hostile actions>. apex implies the point where all ascending lines converge <the apex of Dutch culture>. acme implies a level of quality representing the perfection of a thing <a statue that was once deemed the acme of beauty>. culmination suggests the outcome of a growth or development representing an attained objective <the culmination of years of effort>.
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intransitive verb
Definition of SUMMIT
1
: to participate in a summit conference
2
: to climb to the summit <summited on May 29>
First Known Use of SUMMIT
1972
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SUMMIT Defined for Kids
summit
noun sum·mit \ˈsə-mət\
Definition of SUMMIT for Kids
: the highest point (as of a mountain) : top
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