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apogee

noun

Apoapsis in Earth orbit; the point in its orbit where a satellite is at the greatest distance from the Earth

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Word length
6
Starts with
A
Ends with
E
Contains
PO
Scrabble score
9

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Pronunciation

ˈæ.pə.dʒi

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noun

  1. Apoapsis in Earth orbit; the point in its orbit where a satellite is at the greatest distance from the Earth

noun

  1. A final climactic stage

    “Their achievements stand as a culmination of centuries of development”

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Their achievements stand as a culmination of centuries of development

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