perigee
What is another word for perigee? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — The point in an orbit around the Earth or another planet where the orbiting body is closest to it.
Antonyms
How to use perigee
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
reach perigee
at perigee
perigee and apogee
This is a specialist astronomy term used mainly in scientific and space-related writing.
Etymology
Perigee reached English through French périgée and Latin perigeum, going back to Ancient Greek. It combines peri, meaning near, with ge, meaning Earth.
Full origin of perigee →Frequently asked questions
What does perigee mean?
It is the point in an object's orbit where it comes closest to the Earth or whichever planet it is orbiting.
What is the opposite of perigee?
Apogee, the point in the orbit where the object is furthest away.
Does perigee only apply to the Moon?
No, it applies to any orbit around the Earth or another planet, not just the Moon's orbit.
