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apoapsis

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Definitions of apoapsis word

  • noun apoapsis the point in an elliptical orbit which is farthest from the object being orbited 3
  • noun apoapsis the farthest point from the gravitational center in the orbit of any satellite 3
  • noun apoapsis (astronomy) The point of a body's elliptical orbit about the system's centre of mass where the distance between the body and the centre of mass is at its maximum. 1

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Parts of speech for Apoapsis

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apoapsis popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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