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PERIAPSIS

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There is 1 meaning of the word Periapsis.

Periapsis - as a noun

(astronomy) the point in an orbit closest to the body being orbited

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
point of periapsis
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
celestial point
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
apoapsis12

Example Sentences

"The spacecraft reached its periapsis and began its journey back to Earth."
"The periapsis of a satellite orbiting the Earth is called perigee."
"The periapsis of a satellite orbiting the Moon is called perilune."
"The periapsis of a satellite orbiting Mars is called periareion."
"The periapsis of a satellite orbiting Venus is called pericytherion."
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Is PERIAPSIS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, periapsis is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PERIAPSIS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is PERIAPSIS a valid Words With Friends word?
No, periapsis is NOT valid for Words With Friends
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PERIAPSIS is not a valid Words With Friends word.

Is PERIAPSIS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, periapsis is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PERIAPSIS has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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