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apogean

/ˌæp.əˈdʒiː.ən/

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adjective

/ˌæp.əˈdʒiː.ən/C2formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее относящийся к высшей точке или кульминации; связанный с апогеем небесного тела.

An archaic adjective meaning relating to the highest point or culmination; pertaining to the apogee of a celestial body.

  1. Relating to the highest pointC2formal

    Pertaining to or characteristic of an apogee, the farthest point from Earth in an orbit, or figuratively, the highest or most distant point.

    ruАпогейный

    • The satellite reached its apogean altitude.
    • His career was at an apogean moment after the award.
    • The apogean position of the moon affects tidal patterns.

    Synonymsclimacticsupremezenithal

    Antonymsnadir

Forms
  • more apogean comparative form
  • most apogean superlative form