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APOAPSES

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There is 1 meaning of the word Apoapses.

Apoapses - as a noun

(astronomy) the point in an orbit farthest from the body being orbited

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
point of apoapsis
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
celestial point
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
periapsis13

Example Sentences

"The spacecraft reached its apoapses, the point of farthest distance from the sun."
"The orbit of the satellite was highly elliptical, with an apoapses far from Earth."
"Astronomers study the apoapses of comets to understand their orbital behavior."
"The apoapses of the moon affect its tidal forces on Earth."
"At its apoapses, the planet's gravity had less influence on the spacecraft."
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Is APOAPSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, apoapses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

APOAPSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is APOAPSES a valid Words With Friends word?
No, apoapses is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid Word
APOAPSES is not a valid Words With Friends word.

Is APOAPSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, apoapses is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
APOAPSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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