Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Apical.
Apical - as an adjective satellite
Situated at an apex
Apical - as a noun
A sound produced by obstructing the air passage with the tip of the tongue.
Apical - as an adjective
Of or connected with the apex.
(of a meristem) situated at the growing tip of the plant or its roots, in comparison with intercalary growth situated between zones of permanent tissue.
(of a sound) produced with the tip of the tongue.
Example Sentences
"The apical bud on the tree is responsible for the vertical growth of the plant."
"The apical cell of the embryo develops into the shoot tip of the plant."
"In dental anatomy, the apical foramen is the opening at the tip of the tooth root."
"The apical dominance in plants allows for the inhibition of lateral bud growth."
"The apical meristem is responsible for the growth in the length of plant roots."
Word Game Points
Is APICAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, apical is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
APICAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is APICAL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, apical is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordAPICAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is APICAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, apical is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordAPICAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
