a·pi·cal (  p -k l,  p-)adj. 1. Of, relating to, located at, or constituting an apex. 2. Linguistics Of, relating to, or articulated with the tip of the tongue, as (t), (d), and (s). [From Latin apex, apic-, top.] ap i·cal·ly adv. |
apical [ˈæpɪkəl ˈeɪ-]
adj
1. of, at, or being the apex
2. (Linguistics / Phonetics & Phonology) of or denoting a consonant articulated with the tip of the tongue, such as (t) or (d)
[from New Latin apicālis, from Latin: apex]
apically adv
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| Adj. | 1. | apical - situated at an apex top - situated at the top or highest position; "the top shelf" |
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