Definition of apical in English:

apical

adjective ˈapɪk(ə)lˈeɪpɪk(ə)lˈap-

1technical Relating to or denoting an apex.
〈技〉（与）顶点（有关）的
Example sentencesExamples
- Cell size was calculated by dividing the mean total apical area by the mean number of cells for each apex.
- The top-most, or apical, bud of a shoot has dominance over all the lateral buds below it.
- Shoot length was measured from the insertion point on the stem to the tangent line between the apices of the most apical green leaves.
- As the root grows, the apical growing region moves continuously into new soil volume containing yet-to-be-used water.
- Perhaps this observable distinction between the two inner walls is used by the mechanism responsible for spatial orientation of apical cell division.
2Phonetics
(of a consonant) formed with the tip of the tongue at or near the front teeth or the alveolar ridge, for example th or trilled r.
〔语音〕（辅音）用舌尖发音的
Example sentencesExamples
- His contribution to the study of errors in apical consonant articulation are world famous.
- Variations can be made by changing the shape of the tongue behind the apical closure.

Origin

Early 19th century: from Latin apex, apic- (see apex) + -al.

Definition of apical in US English:

apical

adjectiveˈap-

technical

1Relating to or denoting an apex.
〈技〉（与）顶点（有关）的
Example sentencesExamples
- As the root grows, the apical growing region moves continuously into new soil volume containing yet-to-be-used water.
- Shoot length was measured from the insertion point on the stem to the tangent line between the apices of the most apical green leaves.
- The top-most, or apical, bud of a shoot has dominance over all the lateral buds below it.
- Perhaps this observable distinction between the two inner walls is used by the mechanism responsible for spatial orientation of apical cell division.
- Cell size was calculated by dividing the mean total apical area by the mean number of cells for each apex.
1. 1.1Phonetics (of a consonant) formed with the tip of the tongue.
  Example sentencesExamples
  Variations can be made by changing the shape of the tongue behind the apical closure.
  His contribution to the study of errors in apical consonant articulation are world famous.

Origin

Early 19th century: from Latin apex, apic- (see apex) + -al.

词汇	apical
释义	Definition of apical in English: apical adjective ˈapɪk(ə)lˈeɪpɪk(ə)lˈap- 1technical Relating to or denoting an apex. 〈技〉（与）顶点（有关）的 Example sentencesExamples Cell size was calculated by dividing the mean total apical area by the mean number of cells for each apex. The top-most, or apical, bud of a shoot has dominance over all the lateral buds below it. Shoot length was measured from the insertion point on the stem to the tangent line between the apices of the most apical green leaves. As the root grows, the apical growing region moves continuously into new soil volume containing yet-to-be-used water. Perhaps this observable distinction between the two inner walls is used by the mechanism responsible for spatial orientation of apical cell division. 2Phonetics (of a consonant) formed with the tip of the tongue at or near the front teeth or the alveolar ridge, for example th or trilled r. 〔语音〕（辅音）用舌尖发音的 Example sentencesExamples His contribution to the study of errors in apical consonant articulation are world famous. Variations can be made by changing the shape of the tongue behind the apical closure. Origin Early 19th century: from Latin apex, apic- (see apex) + -al. Definition of apical in US English: apical adjectiveˈap- technical 1Relating to or denoting an apex. 〈技〉（与）顶点（有关）的 Example sentencesExamples As the root grows, the apical growing region moves continuously into new soil volume containing yet-to-be-used water. Shoot length was measured from the insertion point on the stem to the tangent line between the apices of the most apical green leaves. The top-most, or apical, bud of a shoot has dominance over all the lateral buds below it. Perhaps this observable distinction between the two inner walls is used by the mechanism responsible for spatial orientation of apical cell division. Cell size was calculated by dividing the mean total apical area by the mean number of cells for each apex. 1.1Phonetics (of a consonant) formed with the tip of the tongue. Example sentencesExamples Variations can be made by changing the shape of the tongue behind the apical closure. His contribution to the study of errors in apical consonant articulation are world famous. Origin Early 19th century: from Latin apex, apic- (see apex) + -al.
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