Apotheosis
Noun
Definition: The highest point in the development or culmination of something; the epitome or ultimate example.
Definition: The elevation of a person to the rank of a god; deification.
Synonyms: Culmination, Peak, Pinnacle, Summit
Antonyms: Nadir, Lowest point
- His successful business venture was seen as the apotheosis of entrepreneurship.
- The apotheosis of his musical career came when he performed at Carnegie Hall.
- "Apotheosis" sounds like "appo-god-esis", emphasizing the idea of being elevated to the status of a god.
Etymology:
The word "apotheosis" is derived from the Greek word "apotheoun," which means "to deify" or "to make into a god."
Historical Usage:The concept of apotheosis was common in ancient religions, particularly in Greek and Roman mythology, where exceptional individuals or heroes were sometimes honored as gods after their death.
Related Idioms:
"Reach apotheosis"
Explanation:This phrase refers to achieving the highest level of something or reaching the pinnacle of success.
Misconceptions:
Apotheosis refers only to the deification of a person.
Explanation:While one of the definitions of apotheosis does indeed refer to the elevation of a person to the rank of a god, it can also mean the culmination or highest point of something, unrelated to deification.