Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
apogeic
Adjective
/ˌæpəˈdʒiːɪk/
Definition
Referring to the point in an orbit that is farthest from the body being orbited.
Examples
- The satellite reached its apogeic point, providing valuable data about the Earth’s atmosphere.
- During the apogeic phase of the lunar orbit, the moon appears smaller in the night sky.
Meaning
Apogeic describes something that is at its greatest distance from the center of reference in an orbital context.
Synonyms
- distal
- farthest
