Apogee

Word APOGEE
Character 6
Hyphenation ap o gee
Pronunciations /ˈæ.pə.dʒi/

Definitions and meanings of "Apogee"

What do we mean by apogee?

The point in an orbit around the planet Earth where the orbiting body is farthest from the planet. noun

The analogous point in an orbit around a celestial body other than Earth. Not in technical use. noun

The farthest or highest point; the apex. noun

That point in the orbit of a planet or other heavenly body which is at the greatest distance from the earth; especially, that particular point of the moon's orbit. noun

Figuratively, the highest or most distant point; climax; culmination. noun

That point in the orbit of the moon which is at the greatest distance from the earth. noun

Fig.: The farthest or highest point; culmination. noun

The point, in an orbit about the Earth, that is furthest from the Earth: the apoapsis of an Earth orbiter. noun

The point, in an orbit about any planet, that is farthest from the planet: the apoapsis of any satellite. noun

The point, in any trajectory of an object in space, where it is furthest from the Earth. noun

The highest point. noun

A final climactic stage noun

Apoapsis in Earth orbit; the point in its orbit where a satellite is at the greatest distance from the Earth noun

The point, in an orbit about the Earth, that is furthest from the Earth: the apoapsis of an Earth orbiter.

(more generally) The point, in an orbit about any planet, that is farthest from the planet: the apoapsis of any satellite.

(possibly obsolete outside astrology) The point, in any trajectory of an object in space, where it is furthest from the Earth.

The highest point.

1. noun; Height of development. Culmination, peak. 2. astronomy; The point in the orbit of a natural or man-made satellite at which it is furthest from the earth. Urban Dictionary

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Synonyms and Antonyms for Apogee

The word "apogee" in example sentences

The apogee was the application by AXE ECN for a license to open a new exchange. ❋ Joseph Sternberg (2011)

Now, the earth occupies one of the foci of the ellipse, and so at one point in its course is at its apogee, that is, at its farthest from the sun, and at another point it is at its perigee, or nearest to the sun. ❋ Unknown (2005)

In this wise, at the beginning of that thirteenth century which Catholic apologists call the apogee of civilization, did Western Christendom destroy its Eastern flank. ❋ Anderson, Poul, 1926-2001 (1972)

When it's at perigee, the moon is about 31,000 miles 50,000 km closer to Earth than when it's at the farthest point of its orbit, also known as apogee. ❋ Unknown (2011)

The apogee was the victorious entry into Baghdad, and the TV pictures of crowds cheering the felling of a statue of Saddam Hussein. ❋ John Pilger (2010)

+ [The Abacus as well as a Polyhedrons] + 'apogee' {[]} 'perigee' ❋ Admin (2009)

In the language of astronomy, the two extremes are called "apogee" (far away) and "perigee" (nearby). ❋ Jan (2008)

At the top of the rocket can be a smoke composition, so it is possible to determine the maximum height ( "apogee") of the rocket, or a burst charge and stars. ❋ Rosenblum, Mort (1976)

The first of last year's great reducers did not begin its work in 2010 but did reach a kind of apogee then. ❋ John Lloyd (2011)

Since then, it's been setting the highest point, or "apogee" of quality digital audio conversion. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The Bush II years were a kind of apogee as a time of plunder and pillage during which the class the Regime represented was gigantically and systematically enriched and empowered at the expense of society as a whole and at the expense of every other family and individual in the country. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The apogee of this hysteria is attained with a sign right where the speed bump is located: it shouts tope! accompanied by an arrow belatedly directing the eye downward, at the axle-thumper presumably. ❋ Unknown (2010)

In its apogee, Oconahua probably had at least 8,000 inhabitants, whereas today it has less than 2000. ❋ Unknown (2009)

There's a glorious excerpt of the Prima-Smith-Butera combination at its apogee on the "Ed Sullivan Show" in 1959. ❋ Will Friedwald (2011)

Mr. FELDSTEIN: You know, 1969 becomes the apogee of both of their careers. ❋ Unknown (2010)

At its apogee the British [Empire] had [533] million subjects; making it the largest [empire] in history. ❋ G.K. Grand (2015)

"[My name is] [Apogee] and I am a [walking blowjob]." ❋ Pascal Swirls (2014)

Apogee adventures is [better] then [overland adventures]. ❋ Shane Churilla (2021)

The team arrived to the [space station], gathered around the console for some cinematic [ambiance] and popped Apogee on [the record player] to start off their week! ❋ Lchristensen (2022)

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