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Adjective apical has 1 sense
  1. apical - situated at an apex
    Antonym:
    bottom (indirect, via side, top)
    Antonym: side (indirect, via top, bottom)

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Apical

Definition

Apical is an adjective that refers to something pertaining to, located at, or being on the apex or highest point.


Sense 1

Adjective

Relating to the apex or tip of a structure or organ.

Example:

The apical bud of the plant is responsible for its vertical growth.

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Sense 2

Adjective

Highest in rank or authority; supreme.

Example:

The apical leader of the political party makes all the major decisions.

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Sense 3

Adjective

Relating to the surface of a tooth that is closest to the apex of the root.

Example:

The dentist identified an apical abscess on the X-ray.

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Sense 4

Adjective

Relating to the highest level of a hierarchy or organization.

Example:

The CEO handles all the apical decisions for the company.

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