Frankenstein

What does the word "acme" mean in the following context:

"Mine has been a tale of horros; I have reached their acme, and what i must now relate can but be tedious to you"?

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"Acme" means the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development. In this context, Victor means that he has reached the hight of horrors. Things basically can't get worse.

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