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noun • elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface • the perpendicular distance from the base of a geometric figure to the opposite vertex (or side if parallel) • angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object) | ||||
| 27% | 9 | Term describing the direction of plant growth from base to apex | ||
adjective • of leaves or flowers; developing or opening in succession from base to apex | ||||
| 27% | 9 | Describing a pattern of growth from the apex towards the base | ||
adjective • of leaves or flowers; developing or opening in succession from apex to base | ||||
Base To Apex Measure
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| New York Times05 Apr 1985 | Across 17 | |
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