apical

adjective

api·​cal ˈā-pi-kəl How to pronounce apical (audio)
also
ˈa-pi- How to pronounce apical (audio)
Synonyms of apicalnext
1
: of, relating to, or situated at an apex
2
: of, relating to, or formed with the tip of the tongue
n, l, and r are apical consonants
apically
ˈā-pi-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce apical (audio)
 also  ˈa-pi-
adverb

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In a statement, Furla said 80 percent of its employees are women from 80 nationalities, and 53 percent hold apical positions, including C-level roles. — Luisa Zargani, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019 All the fractured parts in each group were bonded to their relevant apical parts by an etch and rinse bonding system and a flowable composite resin. — Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 2 Dec. 2013

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Etymology

probably from New Latin apicalis, from Latin apic-, apex

First Known Use

1806, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of apical was in 1806

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apical

adjective
api·​cal
ˈā-pi-kəl also ˈap-i-
: of, relating to, or situated at an apex
apically
-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce apical (audio)
adverb

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