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apogee

 

[ หˆรฆpษ™หŒdส’i ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

astronomy term

Apogee refers to the point in the orbit of an object where it is farthest from the Earth. It is commonly used in the context of satellites and celestial bodies' orbits.

Synonyms

farthest point, maximum distance

Examples of usage

  • The satellite reached apogee after a long ascent.
  • During the full moon, the distance to its apogee can significantly affect tides.
  • Scientists track the apogee of satellites to predict their orbital paths.
Context #2 | Noun

figurative meaning

In a metaphorical sense, apogee can also denote the highest point or culmination of something. This usage often refers to achievements or peaks in performance.

Synonyms

culmination, peak, summit

Examples of usage

  • The musician reached the apogee of her career with that album.
  • His leadership coincided with the apogee of the companyโ€™s success.
  • The conference represented the apogee of collaborative innovation.

Translations

Translations of the word "apogee" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น apogeu

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคชเฅ‹เค—เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Apogรคum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ apogee

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฟะพะณะตะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ apogeum

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ ‚็‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท apogรฉe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ apogeo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท apoj

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ ˆ์ •

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฐุฑูˆุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ apogeum

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ apogeum

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟœๅœฐ็‚น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ apogej

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ apoge

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฟะพะณะตะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒžแƒแƒ’แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ apoge

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ apogeo

Etymology

The term 'apogee' is derived from the Greek word 'apogea,' combining 'apo-' meaning 'away from' and 'ge' meaning 'earth.' The usage of this term in astronomy dates back to at least the 14th century, when it was used to describe the furthest distance of the moon from the Earth. Over time, 'apogee' became commonly associated with artificial satellites and other celestial bodies, indicating their greatest distance from Earth in orbital mechanics. As the study of astronomy developed, the term evolved in both technical and figurative contexts, expanding its use in literature and everyday language to signify the highest point or peak of various phenomena.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,313, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.