Definition of Apical
Apical
Ap·i·cal
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Relating to or situated at the apex or tip of something.
e.g. The apical meristem is the region of a plant where new growth occurs.
(adjective)
(phonetics) spoken using the tip of the tongue, referring to consonants whose sounds are produced with the tip of the tongue, such as "n", "l", and "r";
e.g. The pronunciation of an apical consonant involves the positioning of the tongue in a particular part of the mouth.
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