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Definitions for Apogee

[1] Astronomy . the point in the orbit of a heavenly body, especially the moon, or of a man-made satellite at which it is farthest from the earth. Compare perigee.
[2] the highest or most distant point; climax.
[3] the point in its orbit around the earth when the moon or an artificial satellite is at its greatest distance from the earth Compare perigee
[4] the highest point

Words related to Apogee

apex, zenith, acme, climax, summit, peak, crest

Words nearby Apogee

apodosis, apodous, apoenzyme, apoferritin, apogamy, apogee, apogeotropism, apograph, apokatastasis, apolipoprotein, apolitical

Origin of Apogee

1585–95; alteration (after French apogée ) of earlier apogaeum < Latin < Greek apógaion (diástema ) off-earth (distance), neuter of apógaios (adj.), equivalent to apo- apo- + gáïos of the earth, derivative of gaîa, variant of gê the earth

Other words from Apogee

ap·o·ge·al , ap·o·ge·an , ap·o·ge·ic , adjective

Word origin for Apogee

C17: from New Latin apogaeum (influenced by French apogée ), from Greek apogaion, from apogaios away from the earth, from apo- + gaia earth

Synonyms for Apogee

apex, acme, climax, crest, peak, summit, zenith