vertice

summit

noun VER-tee-cheh Less Common

Origin: from Latin 'vertex'

Also means

vertex

Usage Note

Vertice is masculine, plural vertici, and covers the geometric vertex, the top of a hierarchy (i vertici aziendali = top management), and a political summit (vertice europeo). Stress falls on the first syllable.

Examples

"Il vertice si terrà a Roma."

Natural Translation

The summit will be held in Rome.

Literal Translation

The summit itself will-hold in Rome.

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