summit

¹

[suhm-it]

noun

1. the highest point or part, as of a hill, a line of travel, or any object; top; apex.

   Synonyms: pinnacle, peak
   Antonyms: base

2. the highest point of attainment or aspiration.

   the summit of one's ambition.

   Synonyms: culmination, zenith, acme

3. the highest state or degree.

   Synonyms: culmination, zenith, acme

4. the highest level of diplomatic or other governmental officials.

   a meeting at the summit.

5. summit meeting.

adjective

1. of or relating to a summit meeting.

   summit talks.

verb (used without object)

1. to take part in a summit meeting.

2. to reach a summit.

   summited after a 14-hour climb.

verb (used with object)

1. to reach the summit of.

Summit

²

[suhm-it]

noun

1. a city in NE New Jersey.

2. a city in NE Illinois.

summit

/ ˈsʌmɪt /

noun

1. the highest point or part, esp of a mountain or line of communication; top

2. the highest possible degree or state; peak or climax

   the summit of ambition

3. the highest level, importance, or rank

   a meeting at the summit

4. 1. a meeting of chiefs of governments or other high officials

   2. ( as modifier )

      a summit conference

Other Word Forms

• summital adjective
• summitless adjective
• minisummit noun
• presummit adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of summit¹

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English somete, from Old French, from som “top” (from Latin summum, noun use of neuter of summus “highest”; sum ) + -ete -et

Word History and Origins

Origin of summit¹

C15: from Old French somet, diminutive of som, from Latin summum; see _sum ¹

Example Sentences

That is why we saw the leaders of China, Russia and India smiling together at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit on Sunday and Monday.

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The summit has brought together three countries whose economic ties have long been complicated by geopolitical tensions, said Prof Oak.

From BBC

The SCO summit in Tianjin has allowed him to project power and offer a vision of a new world order which he hopes will challenge the United States.

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Speaking at the summit in Tianjin, Putin thanked the Chinese and Indian leaders for their support and their efforts to "facilitate the resolution of the Ukrainian crisis".

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Speaking during a summit in China, Putin continued to defend his decision to invade Ukraine, once again blaming the war on the West.

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