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Apical

//ˈæpɪkəl// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or connected with the apex. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Of a meristem, situated at the growing tip of the plant or its roots, in comparison with intercalary growth situated between zones of permanent tissue. not-comparable
  3. 3
    Of a sound, produced with the tip of the tongue. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    situated at an apex wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A sound produced by obstructing the air passage with the tip of the tongue.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From apic- + -al.

Etymology 2

From apic- + -al.

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