pinnacle
noun
The highest point of development or achievement; a high, pointed piece of rock; a small ornamental turret on a Gothic building.
Etymology
From Latin pinnaculum meaning "peak, gable," diminutive of pinna (wing, feather, battlement), related to the idea of something pointed.
Examples in Use
- 1.
"Winning the Nobel Prize was the pinnacle of her scientific career."
- 2.
"The climbers finally reached the pinnacle after three days of ascent."
- 3.
"Gothic cathedrals often feature elaborate pinnacles reaching toward the sky."
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Fun Fact
The pinnacles of Gothic cathedrals weren't just decorative - they added weight to the flying buttresses below, helping to counteract the outward thrust of the vaulted ceilings.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 8 letters (P, I, N, N, A, C, L, E)
Scrabble Value: 12 points
Tip: Look for common letter combinations like "PI" at the start of words.
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