noun

apogee

Apogee (noun) means the point, in an orbit about the Earth, that is farthest from the Earth: the apoapsis of an Earth orbiter.

noun

The point, in an orbit about the Earth, that is farthest from the Earth: the apoapsis of an Earth orbiter.

The point, in an orbit about any planet, that is farthest from the planet: the apoapsis of any satellite.

The point, in any trajectory of an object in space, where it is farthest from the Earth.

The highest point.

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Etymology

From Middle French apogée, from Latin apogaeum, apogēum, from Ancient Greek ἀπόγειον (apógeion, “away from Earth”), from ἀπό (apó, “away”) + γῆ (gê, “Earth”).

Rhymes for apogee

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of apogee?

"apogee" (noun) means the point, in an orbit about the Earth, that is farthest from the Earth: the apoapsis of an Earth orbiter.

What are the different meanings of apogee?

"apogee" has 3 main meanings: 1. The point, in an orbit about the Earth, that is farthest from the Earth: the apoapsis of an Earth orbiter; 2. The point, in an orbit about any planet, that is farthest from the planet: the apoapsis of any satellite; 3. The point, in any trajectory of an object in space, where it is farthest from the Earth.