apical

English

/ˈæpɪkəl/

adj
Definitions
  • Of or connected with the apex.
  • (botany) Situated at the growing tip of the plant or its roots, in comparison with intercalary growth situated between zones of permanent tissue.
  • (phonetics) Produced with the tip of the tongue.

Etymology

Suffix from English apices (l).

Origin

English

apices

Gloss

l

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