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apically

a·pi·cal
A a

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ey-pi-kuh l, ap-i-]
    • /ˈeɪ pɪ kəl, ˈæp ɪ-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ey-pi-kuh l, ap-i-]
    • /ˈeɪ pɪ kəl, ˈæp ɪ-/

Definitions of apically word

  • adjective apically of, at, or forming the apex. 1
  • adjective apically Phonetics. (of a speech sound) articulated principally with the aid of the tip of the tongue, as t or d. 1
  • noun apically Phonetics. an apical sound. 1
  • noun apically In an apical manner or direction; towards an apex. 1

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Origin of apically

First appearance:

before 1820
One of the 38% newest English words
1820-30; < Latin apic- (stem of apex) apex + -al1

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Parts of speech for Apically

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

apically popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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