apogeo

Definitions of apogeo
  1. noun
    the decisive moment in a novel or play
    synonyms: apoteosis, colofón, culminación, punto culminante
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    type of:
    instante, momento
    a particular point in time
  2. noun
    apoapsis in Earth orbit; the point in its orbit where a satellite is at the greatest distance from the Earth
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    antonyms:
    perigeo
    periapsis in Earth orbit; the point in its orbit where a satellite is nearest to the Earth
  3. noun
    the highest point (of something)
    synonyms: cúspide, vértice
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    type of:
    extremo
    the point located farthest from the middle of something
  4. noun
    a V shape
    synonyms: auge, cabeza, cabo, cima, copa, coronamiento, cuento, cumbre, cúspide, extremo, picacho, pico, picota, punta, puya, remate
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    type of:
    convexidad
    a shape that curves or bulges outward
  5. noun
    the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
    synonyms: auge, cima, colmo, cúspide, picacho, pico, picota, superlativo, súmmum
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    type of:
    etapa, fase, grado, nivel, punto, tramo
    a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process
  6. noun
    a final climactic stage
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    type of:
    estadio, etapa, fase
    any distinct time period in a sequence of events
  7. noun
    the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
    synonyms: auge
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    type of:
    periodo, período
    an amount of time
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