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Apogee
AP-oh-jee
/ˈæpədʒiː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Apogee
Dictionary meaning
The point in an orbit when the orbiting body is farthest from Earth.
Examples
- The moon is at apogee when it appears smaller in the sky.
Pronunciation tips
Three syllables. Stress on first syllable. Also used metaphorically for a peak or climax.
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