Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

apical

Adjective

/ˈeɪ.pɪ.kəl/

Definition

Related to or located at the apex, or topmost part, of something.

Examples

The apical bud of the plant is responsible for its vertical growth.
In phonetics, apical sounds are produced with the tip of the tongue against the roof of the mouth.
The apical pulse is often checked to gauge heart activity in medical examinations.

Meaning

The term ‘apical’ is often used in various fields such as biology, linguistics, and anatomy to describe a position that is at or near the peak or the tip of an object or structure.