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adjective
1.
of, at, or forming the apex.
2.
Phonetics. (of a speech sound) articulated principally with the aid of the tip of the tongue, as t or d.
noun
3.
Phonetics. an apical sound.
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Apical
is always a great word to know.
So is vowel. Does it mean:
| a speech sound produced without occluding, diverting, or obstructing the flow of air from the lungs |
| articulated with the lower lip touching the upper front teeth |
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Medical Dictionary
apical a·pi·cal (ā'pĭ-kəl, āp'ĭ-)
adj.
Relating to the apex of a pyramidal or pointed structure.
Situated nearer to the apex of a structure in relation to a specific reference point.
a'pi·cal·ly adv.
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