summits
|sum-mits|
/ˈsʌmɪts/
(summit)
highest point
Etymology
'summit' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'sommet', where the root comes from Latin 'summus' meaning 'highest'.
'summit' changed from Old French 'sommet' into Middle English forms and eventually became the modern English word 'summit'.
Initially, it meant 'the highest (point)', and over time it has retained that primary meaning while also extending metaphorically to mean 'a high-level meeting'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the highest point of a hill or mountain; the top.
The climbers reached the summits of both peaks by noon.
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Noun 2
a meeting between heads of government or other top officials; a high-level conference.
International summits often address global issues like climate change.
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Last updated: 2025/12/06 20:54