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Acme
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- 1 Alternative letter-case form of Acme, particularly as a generic company name. alt-of
- 2 A generic or monopoly company.
"Henry knew better than to alienate one of the Acme secretaries."
- 3 A village in Kneehill County, Alberta, Canada.
- 4 A number of places in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Hamilton Township, Jackson County, Indiana.
- 5 A number of places in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Dickinson County, Kansas.
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- 6 A number of places in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Concordia Parish, Louisiana.
- 7 A number of places in the United States:; A township and unincorporated community therein, in Grand Traverse County, Michigan.
- 8 A number of places in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Columbus County, North Carolina.
- 9 A number of places in the United States:; A township in Hettinger County, North Dakota.
- 10 A number of places in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Westmoreland County and Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
- 11 A number of places in the United States:; A ghost town in Oklahoma.
- 12 A number of places in the United States:; A ghost town in Texas.
- 13 A number of places in the United States:; A census-designated place in Washington.
- 14 A number of places in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
- 1 A high point: the highest point of any range, the most developed stage of any process, or the culmination of any field or historical period.
"The Latin tong, euen whan it was, as the Grecians say, in ακμη, that is, at the hiest pitch of all perfitenesse."
- 2 Alternative letter-case form of Acme, particularly as a threading format. alt-of, uncountable
- 3 A 29° trapezoidal threading used for various fittings and adapters. uncountable
- 4 the highest point (of something) wordnet
- 5 A paragon: a person or thing representing such a high point.
"The few words of advice she gave him as to escaping political embarrassments, struck him as the acme of wisdom, and as indicating an interest in his well-being of the kindest description;..."
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- 6 the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development wordnet
- 7 Full bloom or reproductive maturity. rare
"He must be one that can instruct your youth, And keep your acme in the state of truth"
- 8 Sexual orgasm. euphemistic
"[He] then holds back his own climax for another ten or fifteen minutes of active copulation until his mate signals him that she is about to reach her acme; then they both ecstatically erupt together."
- 9 Synonym of crisis, the decisive moment in the course of an illness.
- 10 Alternative letter-case form of Acme, particularly as a threading format. alt-of
Etymology
Directly borrowed from Ancient Greek ἀκμή (akmḗ, “point, high point”).
From acme (“highest, best”). As a threading, from the original 1894 manufacturer, the Acme Screw Machine Company of Hartford, Connecticut. In its use as a generic company for comedic effect or to avoid trademark issues, most popularized by the Warner Bros.' Looney Tunes cartoons but already very commonly used by 20th century American companies as a way to lead the professional listings in yellow page phone books.
From acme (“highest, best”). As a threading, from the original 1894 manufacturer, the Acme Screw Machine Company of Hartford, Connecticut. In its use as a generic company for comedic effect or to avoid trademark issues, most popularized by the Warner Bros.' Looney Tunes cartoons but already very commonly used by 20th century American companies as a way to lead the professional listings in yellow page phone books.
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