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apotheosis (adverb)

The highest point in the development of something; a culmination or climax. It also refers to the elevation of a person to the rank of a god or a divine status.

💬 Example

"For many fans, this concert was the apotheosis of the band's twenty-year career."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'A-POT-HE-O-SIS'. A POT of HE (the hero) becoming a THEOS (God) at the SIS (final stage). Or simply: 'A-PO-THEO...

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
culmination pinnacle zenith quintessence deification
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using it as a verb. → Using 'apotheosize' or 'reach apotheosis'.

Confusing it with hypothesis. → Using 'hypothesis' for a guess.

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