apogee

noun
UK: /ˈæp.ə.dʒiː/
US: /ˈæp.ə.dʒiː/

  1. The point in the orbit of the Moon or a satellite at which it is furthest from the Earth.

    1. The satellite reached its apogee. [ ] [ ]
    2. At its apogee, the satellite transmits data back to the receiving station. [ ] [ ]

  2. The highest point of something; a culmination or climax.

    1. This film marked the apogee of his career. [ ] [ ]
    2. Reaching the apogee of his influence, he decided to retire from public life. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

climax peak zenith summit apex culmination

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "apogee" in English means: The point in the orbit of the Moon or a satellite at which it is furthest from the Earth., The highest point of something; a culmination or climax..

The phonetic transcription of "apogee" is /ˈæp.ə.dʒiː/ in British English and /ˈæp.ə.dʒiː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "apogee": climax, peak, zenith, summit, apex, culmination.

Example usage of "apogee": "The satellite reached its apogee.". More examples on the page.