Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ap-uh-jee]
- /ˈæp əˌdʒi/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ap-uh-jee]
- /ˈæp əˌdʒi/
Definitions of apogeic word
- adjective apogeic of or relating to an apogee 3
- noun apogeic 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
- noun apogeic the highest or most distant point; climax. 1
- adjective apogeic Pertaining to the apogee. 0
- adjective apogeic (figuratively) Climactic. 0
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Origin of apogeic
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 Apogeic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
apogeic 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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