apotheosis[əˌpɒθɪ'əʊsɪs]
noun(pluralapotheoses-si:z)
1the highest point in the development of something.
2elevation to divine status.
Derivatives
apotheosizeorapotheosiseverb
Origin
C16: via eccles. L. from Gkapotheōsis, fromapotheoun'make a god of', fromapo-'from' +theos'god'.
ThesaurusapotheosisnounCULMINATION, climax, peak, pinnacle, zenith, acme, apogee, high(est) point.
Oppositesnadir.