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apogee

UK
/ˈæp.ə.dʒiː/
US
/ˈæp.ə.dʒi/

Translations

apogeenoun
apogees
pl
UK
/ˈæp.ə.dʒiː/
US
/ˈæp.ə.dʒi/
The satellite reached its apogee and began its descent back to Earth.
Спутник достиг апогея и начал спуск обратно на Землю.
Synonyms
culmination
peak
summit
zenith
pinnacle
apogeeadjective
UK
/ˈæp.ə.dʒiː/
US
/ˈæp.ə.dʒi/
Used attributively: relating to or occurring at apogee (e.g., “apogee motor”).

Definitions

apogeenoun
The point in the orbit of the moon or a satellite at which it is furthest from the earth.
The satellite reached its apogee and began its descent back towards Earth.
The highest point in the development of something; a climax or culmination.
The artist's career reached its apogee with the release of her critically acclaimed album.
apogeeadjective
Relating to or occurring at apogee; positioned at the farthest point in an orbit around Earth.
The satellite's apogee burn was executed by its apogee motor.
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