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- [ap-uh-jee]
- /ˈæp əˌdʒi/
- /ˈæp.ə.dʒiː/
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- [ap-uh-jee]
- /ˈæp əˌdʒi/
Definitions of apogee word
- singular noun apogee The apogee of something such as a culture or a business is its highest or its greatest point. 3
- noun apogee the point in its orbit around the earth when the moon or an artificial satellite is at its greatest distance from the earth 3
- noun apogee the highest point 3
- noun apogee the point farthest from the earth in the orbit of the moon or of a man-made satellite 3
- noun apogee the highest or farthest point 3
- noun apogee Astronomy. the point in the orbit of a heavenly body, especially the moon, or of a man-made satellite at which it is farthest from the earth. Compare perigee. 1
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Origin of apogee
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
1585-95; alteration (after French apogée) of earlier apogaeum < Latin < Greek apógaion (diástema) off-earth (distance), neuter of apógaios (adj.), equivalent to apo- apo- + gáïos of the earth, derivative of gaîa, variant of gê the earth
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Parts of speech for Apogee
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
apogee popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
apogee usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for apogee
noun apogee
- apex — An Apex or an Apex ticket is a ticket for a journey by air or rail which costs less than the standard ticket, but which you have to book a specified period in advance.
- zenith — the point on the celestial sphere vertically above a given position or observer. Compare nadir.
- acme — The acme of something is its highest point of achievement or excellence.
- climax — The climax of something is the most exciting or important moment in it, usually near the end.
- summit — a city in NE New Jersey.
Antonyms for apogee
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